Not only is it relatively close to the Milky Way and one of the brightest galaxies in the ... spurring an uptick in star ...

Astronomers have discovered a giant, 500-light-year-wide cavity between two star-forming regions in the constellations Perseus and Taurus. An ancient supernova could be the culprit.

offering an unprecedented look at the Milky Way's hidden structure. By observing the galaxy in low-frequency radio light, astronomers can peer through the dense clouds of dust and gas that block ...