You can predict the Sun’s distant future by looking far beyond the Solar System. Across the Milky Way, astronomers study ...

The latest image from the James Webb Space Telescope turns a familiar cosmic postcard into a chilling preview of our own star’s demise. By resolving the so‑called “Eye of God” in unprecedented detail, ...

A spectacular new image from the James Webb Space Telescope reveals intricate structures inside the Helix Nebula, where a ...

The universe is full of spectacular sights, from aurora on Earth and Jupiter to the solar flares that cause them, to distant ...

Many observatories have captured the Helix Nebula, but none in such detail as the Webb.

Earlier telescopes, including Hubble, revealed the Helix as a serene, eye-shaped glow. Webb presents a more intimate view, ...

The Helix Nebula is one of the most well-known and commonly photographed planetary nebulae because it resembles the “ Eye of Sauron .” It is also one of the closest bright nebulae to Earth, located ...

Astronomy helps scientists understand how stars are born, live, and eventually die. One key question people often ask is what will happen to Earth when our Sun reaches the end of its life. New ...

TEMPE, Ariz. a Quick: What’s the order of the planets in the solar system? Need a little help? Maybe the following mnemonic rings a bell: “My Very Educated Mother Just Served Up Nine Pizzas.” It’s ...

Scientists have discovered a mysterious 'iron bar' in the heart of a nearby nebula that could offer a glimpse into Earth's grizzly fate. The strip of ionised iron atoms was spotted stretching across ...