Need a break from all the breaking news just to marvel at our small, delicate world? There's always something happening in space, and humanity is documenting it more quickly and clearly than ever ...

A Dutch astrophotographer has unveiled a stunning portrait of the Eastern Veil Nebula, revealing the remnants of a colossal ...

The Cat's Eye Nebula, officially known as NGC 6543, is not only among the most intricate planetary nebulae observed in space, ...

Astronomers suspect there is at least one other star interacting with the material cast off by the central dying star in NGC 6072, creating the abnormal appearance of this planetary nebula. Credit: ...

An image from NASA's Chandra X-ray observatory shows a glowing hand stretching across the cosmos with its palm and fingers sculpted from the wreckage of a massive stellar explosion. A glowing hand ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Astrophotographer Greg Meyer has captured a striking cosmic vista featuring the grand design ...

Ever seen a sunrise from the moon? These space images will leave you marveling at our planet and our universe. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET.