A hundred million suns:
The most complete portrait of a supernova
Weizmann Institute scientists map out data from a once-in-a-lifetime explosion.
Weizmann Institute scientists map out data from a once-in-a-lifetime explosion.
A newly-discovered binary celestial system may advance our understanding of planet and star evolution under extreme conditions.
Hebrew University astrophysicists propose solution to the mystery of the formation of early massive galaxies.
A bolide meteor crossed the sky at a fast speed going northeast. Many locals reported hearing a supersonic boom.
Galaxy thought to be from the early years of the universe discovered using James Webb Space Telescope.
Scientists release first image of the black hole that lies at the center of our galaxy.
A first-of-its-kind exploding star – thought to have existed only in theory – was recently discovered.
'This will be among the most accurate & extensive mapping campaigns of active supermassive black holes to date,' Prof. Doron Chelouche says:
Supermassive black hole 1,000 times larger than black hole at the center of the Milky Way revealed in stunning photographs.
International team of scientists, including Weizmann Institute physicists, make historic observation of super-dense stars' collision.
Vera Rubin, an astronomer whose research helped find evidence of the existence of dark matter, has died.
A group of scientists has located a star with similar conditions to Earth some 4 light years away. Meet Proxima B.
The giant planet orbits the sun at a very great distance, every 15,000 years, they say. There's no visual proof yet.
Long, dark streaks appearing seasonally lead scientists to suspect that Mars has more potential for life than originally thought.
Stargazing Israelis gathered Monday to watch the rare celestial event, which saw the moon loom large - and red.
The moon on Monday night will be at its closest point to earth and also appear red because of an eclipse.
Mauna Kea is tallest mountain in world from base to peak, and home to 'gods' according to natives - will it hold world's best telescope?
Hagai Perets and fellow researchers have found more evidence that Earth's moon is the result of a gigantic collision early in its history.
The day the Earth stood still is every day, one Saudi cleric claims - on Galileo's birthday.
Turkish Science Minister claims Muslims 'preceded Galileo' in discovering spherical Earth.
Stargazers can expect to see up to 200 meteorites per hour, experts say. Find out when here.
Largest Perseid meteor-watching event will take place at Timna Park in the Negev.
Moon is full and at its closest point to Earth tonight, making it appear extra large.
Nine thousands Israelis in the Negev witnessed the Perseid meteor shower, hours after Jews recited the prayer “His will orders the stars.”
US astronomers say they have discovered the first recorded planet orbiting two suns, but Kepler-16b is 200 light years away.
Israeli scientists team up with colleagues worldwide, discover a third type of supernova.