Watch a new supernova explode on May 26 with free telescope livestream By Robert Lea last updated 26 May 23 A newly discovered supernova can be watched as it develops in real-time online and for free. The livestream will begin at 6:30 p.m. EDT (2230 GMT) on Friday, May 26.
AI is helping astronomers make new discoveries about the universe faster than ever before By Chris Impey published 26 May 23 AI has now spread into every field of astronomy and is helping astronomers learn more about the universe at an astonishing rate.
How to see the new supernova in the Pinwheel Galaxy By Brett Tingley published 26 May 23 A star in the Pinwheel Galaxy has exploded into a new supernova that was confirmed just last week. Here's how to see it for yourself in the night sky.
South Korea's homegrown Nuri rocket launches 8 satellites on 3rd-ever mission (photo) By Mike Wall published 26 May 23 South Korea's Nuri rocket launched on its third-ever mission on Thursday (May 25), successfully delivering eight small satellites to orbit.
This new supernova, the brightest in years, could help astronomers forecast future star explosions By Tereza Pultarova published 26 May 23 The close proximity of supernova 2023ifx and the amount of observations gathered since its discovery may lead to major advances in stellar death forecasting.
Rocket Lab launches 2 tiny NASA hurricane-watching probes to orbit (video) By Robert Lea last updated 26 May 23 The second set of NASA's TROPICS cubesats launched on Thursday night (May 25), completing the agency's hurricane-studying miniconstellation.
Milky Way's cosmic neighbors help bring ancient galaxies into focus By Robert Lea published 25 May 23 Astronomers are snooping on the Milky Way's galactic neighbors to gain insights about the ancient galaxies being viewed by the James Webb Space Telescope.
Today is Towel Day! Salute the legacy of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' author Douglas Adams By Jeff Spry published 25 May 23 Towel Day is dedicated to "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" author Douglas Adams
Virgin Galactic aces final test spaceflight, eyes start of commercial service in June By Mike Wall published 25 May 23 Virgin Galactic aced its fifth test flight to suborbital space this morning (May 25), keeping the company on track to start commercial operations next month.
New supernova thrills astronomers and skywatchers around the world (photos) By Elizabeth Howell published 25 May 23 A star explosion in deep space is visible in amateur telescopes, although folks have had to battle low lighting conditions, haze and the occasional satellite trail to see it in action.
'Return of the Jedi' at 40: How 'Star Wars' legend Phil Tippett crafted special effects magic (exclusive) By Jeff Spry published 25 May 23 Space.com's exclusive interview with Oscar-winning visual effects wizard Phil Tippett for the 40th anniversary of "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi."
Strange star system may hold first evidence of an ultra-rare 'dark matter star' By Paul Sutter published 25 May 23 In a distant star system, a sunlike star orbits an invisible object that may be the first example of a 'boson star' made of dark matter, new research suggests.
Meteorites and volcanoes may have helped jump-start life on Earth By Keith Cooper published 25 May 23 Iron particles from meteorites and volcanoes could have catalyzed chemical reactions to form some of the organic compounds essential for life.
Why does Jupiter change its stripes? Scientists may finally have the answer By Stefanie Waldek published 25 May 23 Using data from NASA's Juno spacecraft, an international team has correlated the variations in Jupiter's bands to changes in the planet's magnetic field.
Virgin Galactic's Unity 25 spaceflight in photos (gallery) By Elizabeth Howell published 25 May 23 Virgin Galactic's Unity 25 spaceflight will see eight crew members work to bring the company back to space. See the flight and training in photos.
Rare green fireball explodes over Australia, creating bright flash visible for hundreds of miles By Harry Baker published 25 May 23 An unusual green meteor recently exploded as it plummeted through the sky over Australia, giving off a brilliant flash of light that could be seen for miles.
Super Typhoon Mawar swirls menacingly near Guam in satellite views (video) By Brett Tingley published 25 May 23 Satellites watched as the powerful Super Typhoon Mawar made its way across the Pacific Ocean toward the U.S. island territory of Guam on May 24.
Virgin Galactic ready to launch final test flight to suborbital space today By Elizabeth Howell last updated 25 May 23 Virgin Galactic is readying to send six people to suborbital space Thursday morning (May 25), on the company's final test flight before starting commercial operations.
Celestron telescope & binocular deals 2023 By Gemma Lavender last updated 25 May 23 Deals We've scoped out all the best Celestron telescope and binoculars deals on the market and put them in this handy guide.
What time is Virgin Galactic's Unity 25 spaceflight on May 25? By Tariq Malik published 24 May 23 Virgin Galactic has 9-hour window for its SpaceShipTwo Unity 25 launch to suborbital space on May 25.