New research reveals how quiet galactic engines can help shape entire galaxies.

Invisible forces, capable of shaping entire galaxies and accelerating cosmic winds to dizzying speeds, have just been observed by astronomers in Arp 220. This merging galaxy system is located ...

At approximately 100,000 light years in diameter, the Milky Way’s vastness and the broader, ever-changing dynamics of the cosmos defy any attempt to fully understand our home galaxy and its history.

Discover seven unusual galaxies defying scientific predictions, from impossibly bright early universe objects to astrophysics ...

Astronomers have recently unveiled an extraordinary image of the Sculptor Galaxy, also known as Caldwell 65, a stunning galactic masterpiece that has been revealed in an unprecedented array of colors.

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