Helix Nebula: Helix Nebula is a planetary nebula, which is formed when a star like the Sun runs out of fuel, expands and its outer layers puff off, and then the core of the star shrinks.

It’s neither fast nor food, but a spectacular object called HH 30 looks appetizing for astronomers in a new image from the ...

A stunning Valentine's view of a nebula contains hidden depths of starbirth and the violent deaths of massive stars. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for ...

The scene pictured here is on the outskirts of the Tarantula Nebula, the largest and most productive star-forming region in the local universe. At its center, the Tarantula Nebula hosts the most ...

Indie streaming service Nebula has set its first-ever scripted original series, “Sub/liminal,” with Oscar-winning producer Dan Jinks (“American Beauty,” “Big Fish,” “Pushing Daisies ...

China has started assembling a planetary defence team to counter the threat of near-Earth asteroids following the discovery of a large asteroid that could strike our planet in seven years.

The six planets will form an astronomical alignment known as the "planetary parade". Stargazers are in or a treat as six planets - Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus - are set to ...

Jupiter and Saturn will create a visible spectacle observable without equipment, viewing Neptune and Uranus will require optical aids such as binoculars or telescopes. What is a planetary parade?

A planetary alignment goes down, up high, when more than two planets align in the sky. If three planets align, it’s known as a mini-planetary alignment; four makes for a small planetary ...

“These are normal timescales on the Earth,” he said. “If life evolves with the planet, then it will evolve on a planetary time scale at a planetary pace.” ...

Planetary alignment is when several planets gather closely on one side of the sun simultaneously, according to Starwalk.space. This is colloquially referred to as a “planetary parade,” or a ...

Stargazers who have heard of an amazing planetary alignment coming later in January may be in for a letdown if they look up at the night sky expecting to be dazzled. Yes, six planets will be ...