Scientists predict up to 100 invisible galaxies may orbit the Milky Way, hiding just beyond our current detection limits.

New supercomputer simulations suggest the Milky Way could be surrounded by dozens more faint, undetected satellite ...

A newly discovered ice comet from deep space may be over 7 billion years old, making it the most ancient comet scientists ...

The Hubble Space Telescope has found evidence of a "wandering" black hole about 5000 light years away in the Milky Way galaxy ...

The sight of the Milky Way stretching across the night sky is iconic, but some places offer a better view of it than others. These locations are among the best.

Look beyond the jet skis, and there are a number of captivating facts about Lake Powell that might make you appreciate it ...

A newly discovered object from deep space may be the oldest comet ever observed—possibly more than 7 billion years old, and ...

Rock Harbor serves as the island’s primary hub, complete with a visitor center, the island’s only lodge, a small restaurant, and a marina where kayaks and canoes can be rented for exploring the ...

Freeman Park Beach in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, is exactly that kind of magical spot. This stunning coastal gem sits at the northern tip of Pleasure Island, where the mighty Cape Fear River ...

The mighty James Webb and Hubble space telescopes united to reveal stars being born inside the Small Magellanic Cloud, which orbits the Milky Way.