Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN)'s backdrop is dominated by the Eagle Nebula — a vast cosmic structure of dust and hydrogen-rich gas ...

The world's largest telescope captured a deep-space nebula — an interstellar cloud of gas and dust that can produce new stars — in stunning detail, providing the first close-up view to date of the ...

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Kentucky-based astrophotographer David Joyce has shared a glorious deep space vista revealing the fossil light of a vast supernova remnant created in the death throes of an enormous star some 10,000 ...

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Larger aperture telescopes gather more light, showing fainter objects. Focal length affects magnification; longer lengths show more detail. Reflectors are affordable and good for deep-space viewing. A ...

The dust and gas of the colorful nebula resembles the vibrant fish. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A bright pink koi fish has ...

An international team has made use of the power of the HAWK-I infrared instrument on ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) to produce the deepest and most comprehensive view of the Orion Nebula to date.

The Iris Nebula (NGC 7023) is a reflection nebula, reflecting starlight, not producing its own light. It's located 1,300 light-years away in the constellation Cepheus. A star (SAO 19158) and an open ...