The latest research results indicate that these famous star clusters represent the different phases of life of one and the ...

The James Webb Space Telescope detects methyl cation (CH3+) in a young star system with a protoplanetary disk that is located ...

Orion, Pleiades, and Hyades may be stages of one star system’s life, revealing how star clusters form and change.

A recent study suggests a shared origin for the Orion Nebula, Pleiades and Hyades, challenging previous astronomical theories ...

It's the earliest stage of planet formation ever seen by scientists. The new planetary system is taking shape around HOPS-315 ...

While astronomers have previously seen young discs that contain newborn, massive, Jupiter-like planets, McClure says, “we’ve ...

“Breathtaking” images of a stellar nursery in the Orion Nebula taken by the James Webb Space Telescope are revealing intricate details about how stars and planetary systems form.

Proplyds, which are ionized protoplanetary disks, struggle to survive in the Orion Nebula as they come under an onslaught of radiation from a nearby massive star.

The unprecedented observation of planets beginning to form 1,300 light-years away offers vital clues about how Earth and ...

James Webb has captured an unimaginable image of the heart of the Orion Nebula, showcasing the celestial spectacle like never before.

Spend three minutes getting lost in space. A video released by NASA this week shows the well-known Orion Nebula in a new way. The 3D visualization of the nebula allows the viewer to get a bird's ...

Astronomers today said they had observed the moment when planets start forming around a distant star for the first time, ...