Space Telescope
Berkeley scientists discover an 'instant cosmic classic' supernova
A supernova discovered yesterday is closer to Earth—approximately 21 million light-years away—than any other of its kind in a generation. Astronomers believe…
Hubble Offers a Dazzling View of the 'Necklace' Nebula
The object, aptly named the Necklace Nebula, is a recently discovered planetary nebula, the glowing remains of an ordinary, Sun-like star. The nebula consists…
4 unusual views of the Andromeda Galaxy
In the case of the Andromeda Galaxy, however, astronomers have a few tricks up their sleeves. Firstly, images from Hubble Space Telescope have unparalleled…
Clocking Neptune's Spin
A day on Neptune lasts precisely 15 hours, 57 minutes and 59 seconds, according to the first accurate measurement of its rotational period made by University…
Pandora's Cluster — Clash of the Titans
The giant galaxy cluster appears to be the result of a simultaneous pile-up of at least four separate, smaller galaxy clusters. The crash took place over a…
Firestorm of Star Birth in the Active Galaxy Centaurus A
Hubble's panchromatic vision, stretching from ultraviolet through near-infrared wavelengths, reveals the vibrant glow of young, blue star clusters and a…