Telescopes and Observatories

Galaxies in the Early Universe Were Shaped Like Bananas, Study Suggests

Images from the Webb telescope suggest that newborn galaxies look weirder than expected. Exactly how screwy was physics at the dawn of time?

How to Create a Black Hole Out of Thin Air

Black holes were thought to arise from the collapse of dead stars. But a Webb telescope image showing the early universe hints at an alternative pathway.

It’s Christmastime in the Cosmos

Astronomers have a long tradition of finding holiday cheer in outer space.

Euclid Telescope Dazzles With Detailed First Images of Our Universe

The European Space Agency’s premier telescope captured new views of space, a small taste of what it is likely to accomplish in the coming years.

Gazing Into the Past and Future at Historic Observatories

As ever-larger telescopes are launched into space or built at high-altitude sites, these observatories still have wonders to share with visitors and astronomers alike.