Astronomy

The initial image captured by the incomplete SKA-Low telescope, located in Western Australia, has unveiled nearly 100 rare galaxies, signalling an optimistic future for the world’s largest radio observatory. This …

Australians have the opportunity to experience a rare ‘blood moon’ this week, marking the first occurrence of such an event in nearly three years. This captivating astronomical spectacle will take …

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are set to return to Earth after an extensive nine-month mission in space. Their departure, initially anticipated sooner, has been postponed until their …

In early March, a remarkable celestial event will unfold, allowing observers on Earth to view seven of our solar system’s planets aligning in the night sky. According to Dr Rebecca …

Recent research suggests that Mars could have once featured sun-kissed sandy beaches alongside gentle waves, a notion supported by a team of international scientists who analysed data from China’s Zhurong …

NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) have significantly eased fears concerning Asteroid 2024 YR4, which was previously classified as the most dangerous asteroid. Current assessments indicate that the probability …

Astronomers are actively monitoring the asteroid 2024 YR4, which is projected to be between 40 and 90 metres wide, comparable in size to a large building. While the chances of …

Recently, astronomers have noted a slight increase in the risk posed by asteroid 2024 YR4, with current estimates suggesting a 2% chance of it colliding with Earth in 2032. However, …