In a discovery that could reshape our understanding of how galaxies form and evolve, astronomers have identified the most distant spiral galaxy candidate ever observed—a vast, mature system that ...

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has detected a new grand-design spiral galaxy. It has been named Zhúlóng, after a giant ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A massive spiral galaxy known as J2345-0449 emits powerful radio jets more than 5 million ...

Cosmologists may have to rethink galaxy evolution theories as more mature and orderly galaxies are found in the early universe. Imagine archaeologists excavating an old cave where they believed they'd ...

The spiral galaxy NGC 3596 is on display in this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope Picture of the Week, which incorporates six different wavelengths of light. ESA/Hubble & NASA, D. Thilker You might ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Galaxies like the Milky Way boast more than spirals; they also have feathers, where clumps of new ...

In the vast darkness of the early universe, a spiral of light named Zhúlóng offers a new glimpse into cosmic history. This galaxy, shaped like our Milky Way, formed just a billion years after the Big ...

M108 is a spiral galaxy nicknamed the "Surfboard Galaxy" due to its tilted appearance. It's relatively close to Earth, at 28.7 million light-years away. M108 is quite bright (magnitude 10.0) and ...

ALMA observations of incredibly distant spiral galaxy BRI 1335-0417 revealed seismic ripples across the realm. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. With their winding and buff arms made up of billions of stars ...