Stars

Stars

What factors determine if a massive star (say, 100 solar masses) forms instead of a Sun-like star?

Deep-Sky Objects, Stars

The Helix in new colors

Stars

Gaseous ring around young star raises questions

Robotic Spaceflight, Stars

Stars pop onto the scene in new WISE image

Exoplanets, Planets, Stars

Scientists discover a Saturn-like ring system eclipsing a Sun-like star

Robotic Spaceflight, Stars

Kepler discovery establishes new class of planetary systems

Exotic Objects, Robotic Spaceflight, Stars

Hubble breaks new ground with distant supernova discovery

Robotic Spaceflight, Stars

Hubble solves mystery on source of supernova in nearby galaxy

Robotic Spaceflight, Stars

Spitzer captures turbulent region of star birth

Galaxies, Robotic Spaceflight, Stars

Rare ultra-blue stars found in neighboring galaxy’s hub

Exoplanets, Planets, Robotic Spaceflight, Stars

Scientists searching for Earth-type planets should consider two-star systems

Astrophotography, Stars

Gemini Observatory’s revolutionary instrument propels astronomical imaging to new extremes