An explosive outflow of molecular gas within the Orion Nebula

Stellar Science

A Map of a Stellar Explosion

Scientists may have discovered a clue to how massive stars form in the Orion Nebula and a stellar birthplace.

Galaxies

Incredible Resolution: Reconstructed Galaxy Pushes Hubble’s Limits

Thanks to the effects of gravitational lensing, a team of astronomers was able to reconstruct a distant galaxy and study its unexpectedly clumpy star forming regions.

Artist's conception of star formation

Stellar Science

New Clues in Cooking up Planets and Stars

An early peak at a forming star system reveals tantalizing clues about its origin.