Vast cluster of ancient galaxies could rewrite the history of star formation

Astronomers have discovered a vast, dense cluster of massive galaxies just 1 billion years after the Big Bang, each forming ...

Ancient Galaxy With a Stellar Bar Challenges Timelines of Cosmic Evolution

Astronomers believe this barred spiral galaxy could be the oldest example of its kind ever observed. Research led by Daniel ...

Ancient Type II supernova discovered from universe's first billion years

Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), an international team of astronomers has discovered a new Type II supernova. The ...
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Astronomers close in on ancient signal from 'one of the most unexplored periods in our universe'

Long before starlight filled the cosmos for the first time, the young universe may have been simmering, according to a new study. The findings suggest that about 800 million years after the Big Bang, ...
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Ancient eyes on the skies: Early astronomers quiz

Long before modern telescopes, early astronomers mapped the heavens with math, myth, and sheer curiosity. This crossword quiz celebrates the minds who first charted the cosmos. When you purchase ...

Meet 3I-ATLAS, The Ancient Cosmic Voyager: Could This Interstellar Comet Be Older Than The Sun?

Interstellar comet 3I-ATLAS is a rare cosmic visitor that may be older than our Sun, offering scientists a unique glimpse into the early Milky Way. Its ancient origins and unusual composition could ...
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Women who rewrote the stars: Test your knowledge of female astronomers

From ancient stargazers to modern-day space scientists, women have shaped our understanding of the cosmos. This crossword ...