Using the unprecedented imaging and spectroscopy capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope, researchers have mapped the gas surrounding a supermassive black hole in the early universe, revealing surprising insights into its formation and mass.
The galaxy Messier 91 (NGC 4548) is located in the southern part of the constellation Coma Berenices. It was discovered on March 18, 1781, by the French astronomer Charles Messier.
A team of astronomers has found the clearest evidence to date that some planets outside our solar system may exhibit magnetic fields, marking the first reliable detection of magnetism on exoplanets.
Astronomers have discovered significant differences in the atmospheric conditions of the ultra-hot gas planet WASP-121 b, revealing insights into its unique atmospheric dynamics.
The complex puzzle surrounding the objects known as "Little Red Dots" (LRDs) has gradually been pieced together since their discovery by NASA, ESA, and CSA's James Webb Space Telescope in 2022.
Every year, the Italian Astronomy Championships stimulate interest in physics, astrophysics, and the cosmos, engaging thousands of students in a competitive environment.
Insights, Facts, Opinions, and Curiosities about the Gruber Prize in Cosmology.
Explore the mysteries of quantum entanglement and its implications in astronomy and astrophysics.
In June, the column on artificial satellite transits – International Space Station (ISS), Hubble Space Telescope (HST), and Chinese space station Tiangong – in front of the Sun and the Moon returns to present a selection of the most interesting events observable from Italy.
Capturing the wonder of Space and making it accessible to the general public is the challenge posed by the Rovereto Civic Museum Foundation. The museum presents the astrophotography contest 'Objective Space'.
Explore the transient universe through the VST in collaboration with next-generation missions.
Explore the May 2026 bulletin of the CARMELo network, focusing on the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, data analysis, and instrumentation used in radio meteor detection.
