Astronomers have recently uncovered an extraordinary star, SDSS J0715-7334, which may be the most “pristine” object ever ...

Our readers agree that in the unlikely event you were able to approach a neutron star, it would look very smooth and bright ...

The star-forming region called Sagittarius B2 contains half of the galactic center's stars, yet only 10% of the gas.

Astronomers use simulations to discover how globular clusters form and reveal a new type of star system near the Milky Way.

Sagittarius B2, a massive molecular cloud near the center of the Milky Way, is densely packed with stars and complex magnetic ...

A surprising new study reveals that the first stars appeared in a pre-heated universe, challenging earlier ideas about early cosmic conditions.

For decades, astronomers have wondered what the very first stars in the universe were like. These stars formed new chemical elements, which enriched the universe and allowed the next generations of ...

Not all stars are created equally. Astronomers believe that the first stars to form after the Big Bang were mostly made of ...

Astronomers have captured the clearest picture yet of how massive stars are born, revealing a dramatic interplay between ...

Luke Keller does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Chemistry in the first 50 million to 100 million years after the Big Bang may have been more active than we expected. This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication ...