The Milky Way could have many more satellite galaxies than scientists have previously been able to predict or observe, ...

There are likely over 100 billion stars in the Milky Way, so this panorama is a deeply detailed sample of the galaxy as seen from Earth's Southern Hemisphere.Take a look: The first image below ...

Astronomers have identified 3.32 billion celestial objects in the Milky Way in unprecedented detail. The galactic panorama of stars, gas, dust and a supermassive black hole known as Sagittarius A* ...

By studying what makes the Milky Way unique, astronomers are hoping to understand our galaxy’s past and unravel the mystery ...

July’s rare meteor shower combo of Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids lights the sky with Milky Way ...

Astronomers using the Green Bank Telescope spotted surprisingly cold, dense hydrogen clouds embedded inside the Milky Way’s ...

2025 Milky Way Photographer of the Year The winners of the 2025 Milky Way Photographer of the Year ... ISO 8000, 81 x 10 sec (single exposures stitched to panorama). Moon is result of HDR ...

A breath taking panorama of the Milky Way captured over Chile’s remote Atacama Cactus Valley, famed for its dense cluster of towering cacti Credit: Pablo Ruiz/Milky Way Photographer of the Year/CMG.

To capture this 360° panorama, I planned for the Milky Way and focused on creating a balanced photographic composition. It’s hard to put into words the beauty of this place, but I hope my ...

The Milky Way is our galaxy, a massive system made of stars, gas and dust. It is estimated to contain more than 100 billion stars and is about 100,000 light-years across.

The Milky Way will be visible over California in May 2025. Learn the best days, viewing times and NASA tips for observing the spiral galaxy of stars.

Peak days to view the Milky Way started on May 20 and go through May 30, according to science news website LiveScience. The best viewing time is between about midnight and 5 a.m., according to ...