Stars form fast in the lagoon nebula

When the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) launched on Christmas Day 2021, astronomers hoped it would revolutionise our understanding of the early stages of the Universe. And they were right. Almost a

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Get sucked into an astronomical mystery as we get in a spin with the universe’s heaviest objects.

Planetary physicist Dr Sheila Kanani on why now is the time to spot shooting stars and a sunlit Saturn

Six low-altitude gems that barely peek above the horizon – all the more satisfying to catch! We’re going low for this month’s tour, looking at objects that are best seen when their region is above the

How our knowledge of these worlds beyond the Solar System has exploded in the last three decades