Category Archives: Astronomy

Astronomers find galaxy similar to Milky Way more than 12 billion light-years away

This ancient galaxy, SPT0418-47, has a surprising level of order and stability, defying theories about early cosmic chaos. 5 Key Takeaways A galaxy similar to the Milky Way, named SPT0418-47, has been discovered over 12 billion light-years away, revealing surprising structure during the early universe. The discovery was made using ALMA (Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array)… Read More »

Look Up Tonight! Jupiter Is Making Its Closest Approach to Earth — You Won’t See This Again All Year 🌌

Tonight is a special night for skywatchers around the world. Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, is making its closest approach to Earth, offering its brightest and clearest appearance of the entire year. When Jupiter reaches this point—known as opposition—it rises at sunset, shines brilliantly throughout the night, and sets at sunrise. Its… Read More »