Astronomers have constructed the first detailed 3D map of the properties of cosmic dust in our home galaxy. For their map, the astronomers used 130 million spectra from ESA's Gaia mission, results ...
Previous efforts to map the galaxy's dust were challenged by limited data, but the Gaia mission has provided a treasure trove ...
NASA astronaut Don Pettit captures a breathtaking photo of the Milky Way from the ISS, highlighting the stunning view of our galaxy. As part of Expedition 72, Pettit and his team conduct crucial ...
When we observe distant celestial objects, there is a possible catch: Is that star I am observing really as reddish as it ...
Credit: Don Pettit Milky Way photography can yield some stunning shots from here on Earth. But what if you ... perspective of our place in the galaxy. The photo was captured by astronaut Don ...
Millions of years ago, our Solar System traveled through a densely populated galactic region and was exposed to increased interstellar dust.
It seemed that these redshifted galaxies were all moving away from the Milky Way. Hubble’s results suggested the farther away a galaxy was, the faster it was moving away from Earth. Hubble got ...