The Andromeda galaxy, then known as the Andromeda nebula, is a bright spot in the sky that intrigued early astronomers. Astronomers as far back as the mid-18th century had speculated that some ...
Questions about this early galaxy have been reeling in astronomers’ minds for a decade, and now they may finally get some answers. Now, though, this newest image from Webb showcases just how ...
They are actually the remnants of stars similar to ours that died long ago. The misnomer arose because of these nebulas' planet-like appearance when viewed by early astronomers through small ...