H3+, known as "the molecule that made the universe," plays a crucial role in interstellar chemistry and the birth of stars.

Fluffy strands of cosmic gas and dust illuminated by bright young stars form a beautiful cloudscape in a neighboring nebula.

On May 20, 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope sent its first image to Earth. This photo turned out to be 50% sharper than ...

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveals stunning cosmic images, enhancing our understanding of the universe's mysteries.

A new image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows a cosmic cloudscape, with clouds of dust and gas swirling in beautiful colors.

A technique called sonification allows new discoveries, brings out subtleties in dense data, and makes astronomy more accessible.

NASA often shares images of nebulae, explaining the intricate complexities of the cosmos. These swirling funnel-shaped clouds ...

A stunning Valentine's view of a nebula contains hidden depths of starbirth and the violent deaths of massive stars.

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From helping catalyze interstellar reactions and fueling the birth of stars to its presence in neighborhood gas giants like ...

Beauty Of Tarantula Nebula This nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud is one of the most active star-forming regions, filled ...