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Mysterious 'rogue' objects discovered by James Webb telescope may not actually exist, new simulations hint
A new study lends support to the notion that JuMBOs (Jupiter-mass binary objects) discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope in 2023 may be fiction rather than fact.
James Webb telescope discovers its first planet — a Saturn-size 'shepherd' still glowing red hot from its formation
Nestled inside a planetary ring 110 light-years from Earth, a planet spotted by the James Webb telescope is the lightest exoplanet ever detected.
Zombie NASA satellite emits powerful radio pulse after 60 years of silence
Last year, astronomers detected a powerful burst of radio waves from within our galaxy. Researchers now say it came from NASA's defunct Relay 2 satellite — but they're not sure what caused it.
Sun 'hole' expected to produce intense auroras tonight, potentially visible from 15 US states
A coronal hole in the sun could result in visible auroras over about 15 U.S. states tonight (June 25), with the Space Weather Prediction Center expecting a moderate geomagnetic storm.
Best beginner telescopes 2025: Start your stargazing journey
Just getting started in astronomy? These beginner telescopes are ideal for finding your way around the skies without feeling overwhelmed — just in time for Prime Day.
6 incredible objects hidden in Vera C. Rubin Observatory's mind-boggling first image
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's first image release includes a 'staggering' view of 10 million galaxies in and around the Virgo Cluster. Here are six stunning sights hidden throughout the mind-boggling image.
NASA spots Japan's doomed 'Resilience' moon lander from orbit — and it's surrounded by far-flung debris
Spacecraft from NASA and India's space agency have snapped orbital photos of the Japanese lunar lander Resilience after its recent "hard landing" on the moon. Some of the images show pieces of the failed lander strewn across the surrounding surface.
Alcohol-soaked star system could help explain 'why life, including us, was able to form'
The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array has detected methanol isotopes around a nearby star, which could help explain why the ingredients for life are present on Earth.
Mars rover captures first close-up photos of giant 'spiderwebs' on the Red Planet
NASA's Curiosity rover has snapped its first images of web-like "boxwork" features on the surface of Mars. The zig-zagging rocks could provide clues about the Red Planet's watery past and whether it once harbored extraterrestrial life.
'Staggering' first images from Vera C. Rubin Observatory show 10 million galaxies — and billions more are on the way
The first "stunning" images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory were released this morning, capturing roughly 10 million galaxies, many of which have never been studied before.
