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The Andromeda galaxy (M31) has been captured by the Chandra X-ray Telescope. See the imagery and hear a sonification of it.
Astronomers combined datasets across the entire energy spectrum to create the composite image seen above. The newest glimpses at Andromeda are based on composite data collected by an international ...
USAF plans to award contracts to up to 15 contractors. The value of individual orders may reach up to $999.9 million.
The galaxy, also known as M31, can be seen with the naked eye but appears more spectacular from areas with minimal light ...
The galaxy’s vast spiral arms span approximately 2,60,000 light-years, hosting over a trillion stars orbiting a supermassive black hole at its centre.
The Milky Way's closest neighbor shines in a spectacular new astrophotography portrait. Astrophotographer Ronald Brecher has captured a stunning image of our neighboring spiral galaxy, Andromeda, ...
With the bright lights of Las Vegas shining into the night sky, seeing meteor showers and other parts of the nighttime sky ...
NASA’s “What’s Up” guide for October 2025 outlines the month’s best celestial events, including Moon–planet pairings, meteor showers, and stargazing tips for observers worldwide.