Astronomers Capture Violent Cosmic Joust Between Two Galaxies

Astronomers utilizing high resolution telescope arrays observed two warring galaxies battling with radiation.

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2025-5-24 00:21

Take a 3D Journey Through Webb’s Iconic ‘Cosmic Cliffs’ Photo

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first public planetarium, which was founded in Munich, Germany, NASA and its partners created a 3D version of the James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) iconic "Cosmic Cliffs" image. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-5-10 22:11

Webb Captures Cosmic Fireworks in Unprecedented Timelapse of a Supermassive Black Hole

Astrophysicists using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) captured the longest and most detailed look ever of Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-2-21 22:55

Webb Photographs Cosmic Dust That Could Become New Stars and Planets

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) captured a photo of two stars actively producing carbon-rich dust, which may one day fuel the formation of new stars and planets. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-1-17 20:53

NASA Embraces Holiday Spirit With Images of Stellar Wreath and Cosmic Christmas Tree

Scientists frequently combine data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST/Webb) and Chandra X-ray Observatory (Chandra) to get a complete picture of cosmic objects and learn more about the Universe's history. petapixel.com »

2024-12-19 17:53

Astrophysicist Decodes the Science Behind Webb’s Cosmic Question Mark Image

Astrophysicist Jacqueline McCleary from Northeastern University explains the science behind a new image captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The image reveals a cosmic formation resembling a question mark, stirring excitement among astronomers. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-19 23:37

Webb Discovers Another Cosmic Question Mark-Shaped Galaxy

As scientists use the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to answer some of the Universe's most pressing questions, they've also uncovered new questions, including literal question mark-shaped cosmic objects. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-7 22:21

25 Brand-New Chandra X-ray Images Show the Beauty of Cosmic Energy

To celebrate the Chandra X-ray Observatory's 25th birthday, NASA has released 25 beautiful, never-before-seen images captured by Chandra. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-28 14:30

Astronomy Photographer of the Year Features Cosmic Fireworks and Aurora Dragons

The shortlist for the Astronomy Photographer of the Year has been revealed with a hatful of spectacular celestial images picked from over 3,500 entries. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-9 15:23

The Biggest Digital Camera Ever Is Ready to Solve Cosmic Mysteries 3,200 Megapixels At a Time

After more than two decades and a few delays, the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) Camera is finally built and ready to be sent to the Rubin Observatory in Chile, where it will capture 3,200-megapixel photos of deep space and help scientists unravel the mysteries of the Universe. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-4 19:13

Spectroscopy Reveals Details About Cosmic Objects That Simple Photos Can’t

Like all cameras, the sophisticated imaging instruments used in telescopes detect wavelengths of light. While some telescopes see in visible light, as human eyes do, others work in wavelengths that people cannot see. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-8-19 00:04

Scientists Explain Cosmic ‘Question Mark’ That Puzzled the Internet

The James Webb Space Telescope recently photographed the Herbig-Haro 46/47, a pair of newly forming stars. The beautiful composite is vast and full of rich detail, including a cosmic question mark. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-8-10 00:38

Webb’s ‘Cosmic Seahorse’ Photo Shows Gravity Bending Spacetime

One of the first images the James Webb Space Telescope ever captured was only possible thanks to a gravitational lens. Its latest is another example of this phenomenon, this time featuring a galaxy called the Cosmic Seahorse. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-4-4 22:37

Photographer Captures an Ominous Cosmic Bat in Deep Space

Photographer Mark Hanson captured what he describes as the "rarely-imaged" LDN 43, a dark nebula that is made up of very dense material and blocks light from surrounding stars, creating a shape of a giant cosmic bat. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-11-1 21:18

James Webb Telescope Captures Cosmic Dust ‘Fingerprint’

A fascinating new image captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) captures 17 dust rings that resemble a fingerprint created by a rare type of star. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-10-14 16:43

NASA Shares the 5 Cosmic Targets of James Webb’s First Photos

NASA as revealed the cosmic objects that will be shown when it releases the first full-color photos captured by the James Webb Space Telescope on July 12. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-7-8 18:49

I Captured A Fairytale With A Cosmic Twist

Once upon a time, my best friend and I used to read hundreds of fairy tales. Years after that, they still left an imprint and we are always trying to re-create that magical feeling through our visual stories. boredpanda.com »

2017-7-24 11:23

Cosmic Black & White Photo Illustrations Of Architecture

On working days I am designer in Vilnius Architecture Studio. I create logos, architectural visualisations, presentations and some other awesome stuff for architects and their projects. I'm also a visual artist who just love to take pictures of almost everything around me and manipulate with them in every possible way, creating my own virtual universe. boredpanda.com »

2017-6-7 15:05