So, it was a rare treat indeed in October 2024 when Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was at its peak visibility. Even then, it was difficult to see with the naked eye, especially in light- ...

Astronomers have spotted a black hole that dates back to just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang, which is gobbling up matter at an astonishing rate. According to their calculations, the black hole ...

A team of scientists recently used astronomy to date Vincent van Gogh’s painting Lane of Poplars at Sunset. The painting ...