Interstellar comet likely far older than Solar System: astronomers

Ancient interstellar comet may predate Solar System by billions of years

An interstellar comet that swept through the inner Solar System last year may be nearly three times older than the Sun and its planets, astronomers said Monday, making it one of th...

Usia komet misteri 12 bilion tahun

WASHINGTON: Sebuah komet antara bintang yang melintasi matahari tahun lalu mungkin hampir tiga kali lebih tua daripada sistem suria, menurut ahli astronomi pada Isnin. Menurut ahli astronomi dari Pusat Penerbangan Angkasa Goddard di bawah Pentadbiran Aeronautuk dan Angkasa Lepas Kebangsaan (NASA), Martin Cordiner, komet itu tidak menyerupai apa-apa objek yang pernah dilihat sebelum ini di ... Read more The post Usia komet misteri 12 bilion tahun appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Alien life on nearby 'super Earth' much likelier than we thought, study claims

Alien life on nearby 'super Earth' much likelier than we thought, study claims

Asteroid set to be nearest to Earth since 1600s can be seen from Canada

A large asteroid experts believe to be as big as three CN Towers stacked on top of each other is about to pass Earth this weekend at its nearest point since the 17th century.

What will happen on 13 April 2029: A giant asteroid will pass closer than some satellites and be visible to billions

What will happen on 13 April 2029: A giant asteroid will pass closer than some satellites and be visible to billions

Huge asteroid a MILE wide will zoom past Earth tomorrow - here's how to spot it

Huge asteroid a MILE wide will zoom past Earth tomorrow - here's how to spot it

Euclid telescope snaps best photo yet of Milky Way’s heart

The new photo of the Milky Way's bright centre will help in the search for planets beyond our Solar System

NASA's Hubble spots a stellar sparkler for the Fourth of July

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a spectacular red, white, and blue view of one of the Milky Way's oldest star clusters to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary. Hidden within the ancient cluster are clues to how exploding stars helped transform the young universe into one capable of forming planets and, eventually, life.

Rare Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Has an Astonishingly Ancient Origin

The interstellar visitor likely formed around 12 billion years ago in an ancient planetary system.

Euclid Sees Heart of Milky Way

Euclid, an ESA (European Space Agency) mission with NASA contributions, took a new look at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy, seen in this image released on June 24, 2026. This observation overlaps with a region scientists will observe with NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, launching later this summer. This sneak peek gives []

‘Dark’ comets sprouting tails could help solve interstellar mysteries

A strange class of comet could explain the enigmatic behavior of ‘Oumuamua, the first known interstellar object—and even shed light on how Earth became habitable

Fleeting visit: Asteroid zooming past Earth on Saturday visible to stargazers

A large asteroid that will zoom harmlessly past Earth on Saturday will be visible to stargazers using a small telescope or large binoculars, the European Space Agency announced Wednesday.

60 million stars: Euclid space telescope snaps the largest-ever close-up photo of the Milky Way's heart

60 million stars: Euclid space telescope snaps the largest-ever close-up photo of the Milky Way's heart

Asteroid to be visible to stargazers on Saturday

A large asteroid that will zoom harmlessly past Earth on Saturday will be visible to stargazers using a small telescope or large binoculars.

Euclid telescope discovers the 2 most ancient monster black holes in the universe ‪—‬ each brighter than a trillion suns

Euclid telescope discovers the 2 most ancient monster black holes in the universe ‪—‬ each brighter than a trillion suns

Large asteroid will safely pass by Earth on Saturday

A building-sized asteroid will pass safely by Earth on June 27. Dozens of near-Earth objects like this one routinely pass relatively close to Earth without incident.

First look at Earth’s second moon — revealed in satellite images for the first time ever

This rock star is ready for its extreme close-up. Chinese researchers have captured the first-ever close-up images of the rare “mini-moon” that’s tracing circles around the Earth. Dubbed 2016 HO3 or Kamoʻoalewa, this interstellar rolling stone is not actually one of our lunar satellites – it’s too distant for that — but rather an asteroid []

Large asteroid 1997 NC1 makes its closest Earth pass in over four centuries – live watch

Asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1 will pass Earth at 6.67 lunar distances (about 0.017 AU), or 2.5 million km (1.6 million miles) above Earth’s surface, at 11:16 UTC on June 27, 2026. The object has an estimated diameter between 750–1 650 m (2 460–5 410 feet), making this an unusually close encounter for an object of this size. The Virtual Telescope Project will stream the flyby live at 23:00 UTC on June 26 and 27, offering real-time views as the asteroid reaches peak brightness. Source

European Space Agency's Euclid captures the star-filled center of the Milky Way

NASA will begin mapping the galactic bulge with a mission later this summer.

Largest digital camera ever built begins decade-long survey of universe

The largest digital camera ever built is starting to capture images of unseen corners of the universe. The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has officially begun its cosmic survey, meant to capture swathes of the sky in more depth and detail. Perched on a Chilean mountaintop, the telescope will point its eye at the southern sky []

World's largest digital camera begins 10-year survey of the universe

The largest digital camera ever built is starting to capture images of unseen corners of the universe. The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has officially begun its decade-long cosmic survey of the southern sky snapping hundreds of images per night, helping researchers understand concepts like dark matter and dark energy. Photo credit: NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory/NOIRLab/SLAC/AURA Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

What is antimatter propulsion? Futuristic space tech backed by Elon Musk & NASA’s Jared Isaacman

Researchers have suggested that antimatter-powered spacecraft could theoretically reach a significant fraction of the speed of light, making journeys to nearby star systems more realistic.

Most Ambitious Sky Survey Ever Begins With Hungarian Scientists on the Team

High atop a mountain in Chile, under some of the world’s clearest, darkest skies, a new era of astronomy has begun. Since June 30, 2026, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory has been conducting its ten-year Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST). The project includes a team of Hungarian researchers and a telescope with Hungarian [] The post Most Ambitious Sky Survey Ever Begins With Hungarian Scientists on the Team appeared first on Hungary Today.

NASA celebrates America's 250th birthday with red, white and blue snaps of the cosmos — Space photo of the week

NASA celebrates America's 250th birthday with red, white and blue snaps of the cosmos — Space photo of the week

Scientists identify nearby 'super-Earth' as promising candidate in search for alien life - study

NASA plans to launch the Habitable Worlds Observatory in the 2040s, a mission whose goal is “to image Earth-like planets around other sun-like stars,” according to NASA’s website.

See the Most Detailed Photo of the Milky Way's Heart Ever Taken in Visible Light, Which Will Help Astronomers Hunt for Exoplanets

The European Space Agency’s Euclid telescope was built to study dark matter and dark energy, but for one day last year, it captured the densely packed stars brightening the center of our galaxy

Linde: Space Growth Prospects Already At Orbit

Linde: Space Growth Prospects Already At Orbit

The interstellar comet was probably way older than scientists thought

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveals the odd chemistry of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, which may be 12 billion years old.

Unravelling the mystery: crater formed by a big bang

Clever detective work by scientists has uncovered the Earth's oldest known asteroid impact crater in the outback, dating back three billion years.

Rare 'Strawberry Moon' to Light Up Skies with Golden Glow

Skywatchers are set for one of the year's most spectacular celestial events as June's full moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, reaches its peak in the early hours of June 30, offering a rare golden spectacle that will not appear in the same way again until 2043.