The smaller, intermediate mass black hole was likely derived from the Sausage Galaxy, which collided with the Milky Way 10 ...

The Hubble Space Telescope has sent back a gorgeous new view of one of our nearest galactic neighbors, which is full of ...

Could black holes be unexpected contributors to the emergence of life in the universe? A recent study suggests that their intense radiation might actually protect nearby planets. This ...

Black holes may not be as life-destroying as we thought. A surprising study reveals that the powerful radiation from active ...

This massive LEGO build of the Galactic Senate Chamber from Star Wars includes half a million pieces and hundreds of minifigs ...

Disneyland's Season of the Force is a celebration of all things Star Wars. Experience themed attractions, unique experiences ...

The CMZ is a region of clouds rich in dust and molecular gas that roils around the galactic nucleus. It measures up to 2,000 ...

After more than a decade of mapping the stars, the European spacecraft was shut down on Thursday. But its legacy lives on.

Deep in the galaxy’s central molecular zone (CMZ), surrounding the supermassive black hole at the Milky Way’s center, clouds ...

Astronomers suggest there's a giant "star grinder" lurking at the center of the Milky Way, churning up star systems.

What's on and in a star? What happens in an active galactic nucleus? Answering those questions is the goal of a proposed ...

Fast-moving stars in the Milky Way received a powerful kick from the Large Magellanic Cloud — and a central black hole might ...