M87* is the first black hole ever photographed. It sits in the center of the massive galaxy Messier 87, which is located about 340 quintillion miles from Earth. This cosmic giant, which holds roughly ...

Gareth Butterfield tests the latest launch from Anker's Nebula brand Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium ...

The issue started with some questioning, but was magnified when some strong words came from legend and sports analyst Mark Messier during the heavy 1-5 loss to the Florida Panthers. “There’s no ...

To honor one of the most iconic teams in the whole of American Football, we present one of astronomy's most iconic images: The Pillars of Creation, located in the Eagle Nebula. This image was ...

Get closer to our solar companions with the best telescopes for seeing planets, just in time for February's fantastic planetary parade. Want to focus your stargazing on our cosmic neighbors ...

Jan. 15, 2025 — New observational data and simulation models have confirmed a new type of planet unlike anything found in the Solar System. This provides another piece of the puzzle to ...

2025 is starting off with a bang for skygazers, with a planet parade now visible in the night sky. A planet parade is when several of our solar system's planets are visible in the night sky at the ...

The Helix Nebula is an example of a planetary nebula. Though it looks like a bubble or eye from Earth’s point of view, the Helix is actually a trillion-mile-long tunnel of glowing gases. This Hubble ...

Days ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy review later this week, the rupee plummeted below the 87-mark against the US dollar, sparking concerns about the possibility of a surge in ...

The next major planetary alignment will occur in late October 2028, featuring five or more planets. Another significant alignment is expected in February 2034. Astronomy enthusiasts will need to wait ...