![Astronomers unravel the mystery of the 'Dragon's Egg' nebula Astronomers unravel the mystery of the 'Dragon's Egg' nebula](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712896315_TBnebula.jpg)
Astronomers unravel the mystery of the 'Dragon's Egg' nebula
Two large stars residing inside a spectacular cloud of gas and dust nicknamed "Dragon's Egg" nebula have presented a puzzle to astronomers.
Fri Apr 12 2024
![Astronomers find seven planets being 'fried' by their star Astronomers find seven planets being 'fried' by their star](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41699343241_TBKeplerjpg.jpg)
Astronomers find seven planets being 'fried' by their star
This is the second-most planets so far discovered around any star beyond our solar system.
Tue Nov 07 2023
![Alien planet with metallic clouds resembles 'a giant mirror in space' Alien planet with metallic clouds resembles 'a giant mirror in space'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689319663_TBexoplanet.jpg)
Alien planet with metallic clouds resembles 'a giant mirror in space'
It is a planet astronomers say probably should not even exist.
Fri Jul 14 2023
![Humans are still hunting for aliens. Here's how astronomers are looking for life beyond Earth Humans are still hunting for aliens. Here's how astronomers are looking for life beyond Earth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81677833164_ALIEN.jpg)
Humans are still hunting for aliens. Here's how astronomers are looking for life beyond Earth
A detection of intelligent life would fundamentally change how we see ourselves in the Universe.
Fri Mar 03 2023
![Galaxies spotted by Webb telescope rewrite understanding of early universe Galaxies spotted by Webb telescope rewrite understanding of early universe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41677133677_NASA.jpg)
Galaxies spotted by Webb telescope rewrite understanding of early universe
Astronomers said data obtained by the telescope reveals what appear to be six big galaxies as mature as our Milky Way.
Sat Feb 25 2023
![Astronomers document a not-so-super supernova in the Milky Way Astronomers document a not-so-super supernova in the Milky Way](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81675409287_STAR.jpg)
Astronomers document a not-so-super supernova in the Milky Way
These explosions that mark the death of a star often are spectacularly energetic.
Fri Feb 03 2023
![Astronomers ponder 'cosmic mystery' over powerful radio wave bursts Astronomers ponder 'cosmic mystery' over powerful radio wave bursts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654748016_MAGNESTARS.jpg)
Astronomers ponder 'cosmic mystery' over powerful radio wave bursts
Astronomers suspect that these bursts may be unleashed by certain extreme objects.
Thu Jun 09 2022
![The forecast on planet Neptune is chilly - and getting colder The forecast on planet Neptune is chilly - and getting colder](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81649745776_NEPTUNE.jpg)
The forecast on planet Neptune is chilly - and getting colder
Astronomers are puzzled by a surprising drop Neptune's atmospheric temperatures during the past two decades.
Tue Apr 12 2022
![#GalaxyCruise: Malaysian citizen astronomers rank 4th with over 40,000 classification of galaxies #GalaxyCruise: Malaysian citizen astronomers rank 4th with over 40,000 classification of galaxies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61628229474_galaxy.png)
#GalaxyCruise: Malaysian citizen astronomers rank 4th with over 40,000 classification of galaxies
Apadilangit together with Professor Mazlan has set a target of 200,000 galaxies for Malaysians to classify in this one month-long project.
Fri Aug 06 2021
![Citizen science project invites Malaysians to cruise in the cosmic ocean of galaxies Citizen science project invites Malaysians to cruise in the cosmic ocean of galaxies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71609867346_galaxycruise.jpg)
Citizen science project invites Malaysians to cruise in the cosmic ocean of galaxies
Citizen science projects enable members of the general public to contribute and undertake scientific work and help professional astronomers or scientists in their work.
Sat Jan 02 2021
![Astronomers find seven Earth-size planets where life is possible Astronomers find seven Earth-size planets where life is possible](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/61487818392_TRAPPIST.jpg)
Astronomers find seven Earth-size planets where life is possible
The star, known as TRAPPIST-1, is a small, dim celestial body in the constellation Aquarius.
Thu Feb 23 2017
![NASA discovers closest Earth-twin yet NASA discovers closest Earth-twin yet](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/61437705777_NASA.jpg)
NASA discovers closest Earth-twin yet
Astronomers hunting for another Earth have found the closest match, a planet about 60 percent larger than Earth.
Fri Jul 24 2015
![Astronomers discover oldest star formed shortly after the Big Bang Astronomers discover oldest star formed shortly after the Big Bang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-02/41392008551_295x200.jpg)
Astronomers discover oldest star formed shortly after the Big Bang
Astronomers discover oldest star formed shortly after the Big Bang.
Mon Feb 10 2014
Scientists spot birth of giant planet
Astronomers using a powerful telescope in southern Chile said they have captured the first direct image of a protoplanet forming around another star, still embedded in thick gas and dust.
Fri Mar 01 2013