The observation was made at the heart of the Helix Nebula ... variation every 2.9 hours. “We think this X-ray signal could be from planetary debris pulled onto the white dwarf,” said Dr ...

A stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is allowing astronomers to examine the complex and turbulent ...

From spellbinding images to groundbreaking scientific discoveries, we look back on some of Hubble's most exciting milestones.

To mark the 35th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope, Space.com looks at some of the most scientifically significant images that have emerged from the observatory's lens.

This image shows the young star SSTC2D J033038.2+303212 in Perseus ... This image captures the white dwarf and red giant surrounded by a dynamic nebula. This image shows the galaxy ESO 245-5, filled ...

Decades of constant X-ray emission from the Helix Nebula’s white dwarf suggest debris from a Jupiter-sized planet steadily rains upon the star.

ESA/Hubble & NASA, K. Noll “The heart of the nebula, which is located beyond the edge of this image, is home to a cluster of young stars,” Hubble scientists explain. “These stars have ...

NASA released stunning images of the NGC 1514 nebula, showcasing the most vivid depiction of its dual rings ever captured. The Webb telescope's Mid-Infrared ...

Astronomers have, for the first time, directly observed star clusters merging at the cores of dwarf galaxies—a process long ...