Hidden giant planet discovered orbiting tiny white dwarf star
Evidence of a giant planet orbiting a dead white dwarf star has been found for the first time.
Astronomy
Venus and Jupiter to meet in the sky as ‘two points of light’
Sky-gazers can catch a glimpse of a cosmic event on Sunday afternoon with Venus and Jupiter appearing side by side as “two points of light” after sunset.
Astronomers detect highest energy radiation ever seen in cosmic explosions
Astronomers have observed the highest energy radiation ever seen in gamma-ray bursts – the most powerful cosmic explosions in the universe.
Orionid meteor display set to light up night skies
Skygazers are set for some celestial fireworks as Earth passes through an area of space “littered” with the debris of Halley’s Comet.
Gigantic flare ’caused Milky Way to explode three million years ago’
The Milky Way was ripped apart in an explosion caused by a gigantic flare emerging from its centre more than three million years ago, astronomers say.
Astronomers seeking out-of-this-world names for new planets
Can you think of a better name for a new planet than WASP-13b?
Volunteer astronomers help Ministry of Defence track space objects
A group of volunteer astronomers are helping the Ministry of Defence monitor objects as small as freezers in space as it becomes increasingly congested.
Clouds threaten to spoil second supermoon of 2019 for some
Stargazers may notice that the Moon looks bigger and brighter on Tuesday evening, as the second supermoon of 2019 takes place.
Warp factor: Milky Way turns out to have a twist
Astronomers have uncovered the true twisted nature of our galaxy, the Milky Way.
‘Super blood wolf moon’ set to bring lunar spectacle
Skygazers in the UK are set to be treated to a rare phenomenon dubbed a “super blood wolf moon” in the early hours of Monday morning.
Blood Moon set to bring lunar spectacle
A total lunar eclipse is set to take place in the early hours of Monday morning, garnishing a reddish colour to the lunar surface.
Blood moon 2019: everything you need to know about the celestial event
Astronomers and skygazers will be on the look out for a lunar spectacle on Monday morning as a total lunar eclipse takes place.
Microscopic experiments ‘shed light on chemical structure of giant planets’
Experiments on a microscopic scale have helped scientists shed new light on the chemical make-up of the solar system’s largest planets.
Astronomers prepare for December’s Cold Moon
Astronomers across the world are preparing for December’s Cold Moon on Saturday, the last full moon of 2018.
Meteor shower and comet to light up seasonal skies
Stargazers will be treated to celestial Christmas season light displays when a meteor shower and comet pass over the Earth this week.
Planet with helium-filled atmosphere shaped like balloon found by astronomers
A distant planet with a helium-filled atmosphere that has swollen into the shape of a balloon has been discovered by astronomers.
Astronomers urging Irish businesses to reach for the stars
The chair of the Irish Astronomy Society, the most popular of its kind in the world, puts its continued rising membership down to ancient history.
Everything you need to know about the Perseid meteor shower
A spectacular display of celestial fireworks is promised this weekend as the Earth flies through a cloud of cometary dust.
Nasa turns 60: These remarkable images show how far space exploration has come
Nasa, the US space agency, celebrates 60 years this month.
What is blood moon? Your most googled questions about the lunar eclipse answered
A rare total lunar eclipse – expected to be the longest in the 21st century – is set to take place on Friday that will see the Earth’s natural satellite turn blood red.
12 of the best places to see the ‘blood moon’ eclipse in the UK and Ireland
The longest lunar eclipse of the century is set to take place on Friday night – with the moon taking on a blood-red colour.
Blood Moon 2018: All you need to know about this week’s lunar eclipse
The longest lunar eclipse of the century is set to take place on Friday and will see the Earth’s natural satellite turn blood red.
Thunderstorms could prevent some skygazers from seeing the ‘blood moon’ eclipse
Rain clouds and thunderstorms could prevent skygazers from seeing the “blood moon” lunar eclipse on Friday as forecasters warn of torrential downpours across eastern parts of Great Britain.
5 reasons why this week’s lunar eclipse is going to be a rare celestial delight
A rare total lunar eclipse – expected to be the longest in the 21st century – is set to take place on Friday that will see the Earth’s natural satellite turn blood red.
Astronomers discover space is absolutely full of grease
Space may be cold and dark but it is also full of toxic grease, astronomers have found.
Photographer captures something rather unexpected while taking pictures of Venus
A photographer trying to capture Venus in the night sky ended up with a rather unexpected celestial phenomenon in his images.
Microwaves from far-out star systems could be tiny diamonds, researchers say
A faint and mysterious stream of microwaves emanating from star systems far out in the Milky Way could be caused by tiny diamonds, new research has suggested.
ESO’s spectacular image shows the Tarantula Nebula in incredible detail
Astronomers have captured a breathtaking image of one of the brightest interstellar clouds of gas in the Large Magellanic Cloud located near the Milky Way in incredible detail.
Venus and crescent moon shared the sky and it made for some spectacular photos
Skygazers were treated to a beautiful celestial show as Venus appeared next to a glowing crescent moon.
Everything stargazers need to know about the Eta Aquariid meteor shower
Skygazers can look forward to seeing several shooting stars as Earth passes through the dust left over from Halley’s Comet.