'One of those rare 'wow' moments': Zombie star near Earth has a rainbow shockwave that 'shouldn't be there'

Newly discovered stars in the small galaxy Sextans A are forming without some of the typical ingredients, prompting scientists to reconsider theories about star formation and the evolution of the early universe. This finding challenges existing models that rely on conventional elements for star creation.

New research indicates that the x-ray emissions from Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, have undergone significant changes over the past few hundred years, suggesting it may have once been 10,000 times brighter than it is today.

A stunning photograph of the Orion Nebula, the closest large star-forming region located 1,500 light-years from Earth, has captured the attention of astronomy enthusiasts and is encouraging many to explore the night sky with telescopes this week.

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) recently observed a stunning phenomenon, capturing images of Earth's airglow and a nearby dwarf galaxy, showcasing the beauty of the cosmos from their unique vantage point. This event highlights the ongoing scientific exploration and observation capabilities of the ISS.