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Surprising spiral galaxy hosting a quasar jet

A recent Hubble image reveals a spiral galaxy hosting a quasar. Typically, quasars are older galaxies that have grown very massive and are not spiral shaped.

EarthSky Voices

January 13, 2025

Citizen scientists provide insights to Jupiter’s clouds in new study

Scientists thought Jupiter's clouds were made of ammonia. But now, in a new study, citizen scientists provide insights showing that's not the case.

Paul Scott Anderson

January 12, 2025

Mercury images from final flyby of BepiColombo!

ESA released new Mercury images from BepiColombo's final flyby of Mercury on January 8, 2025. The spacecraft will eventually go into orbit around Mercury.

EarthSky Voices

January 10, 2025

Are methane-belching microbes on Mars hiding underground?

A new study suggests microbes on Mars might exist deep below the surface, and in one region in particular. They might even explain Martian mysterious methane.

Paul Scott Anderson

January 8, 2025

Kiss and capture: A new explanation for Pluto’s largest moon

Pluto and Charon may not have formed in a destructive collision like Earth and its moon, but through a newly discovered "kiss and capture" mechanism.

EarthSky Voices

January 8, 2025

3 years of the Webb telescope: Here’s what it’s discovered

In the 3 years since it was launched, Webb has made a host of intriguing discoveries. Here's a rundown of its most important findings so far.

EarthSky Voices

January 7, 2025

Mystery dark spot on Enceladus intrigues scientists

Scientists found an unusual dark spot on Enceladus while looking at old images sent back by Cassini. The odd reddish-brown patch faded away over 3 years.

Paul Scott Anderson

January 2, 2025

When you wish upon a star, is it already dead?

Some cynics say that when you wish upon a star, that star is already dead. But don't listen to them! The stars you can see, and your dreams, are perfectly safe.

EarthSky Voices

January 2, 2025