New research suggests that dark matter may be the key to uncovering the mysteries of the Milky Way. The scientific team led ...

The Andromeda galaxy lies just beyond (...OK, about 2.5 million light-years beyond) our galaxy, the Milky Way. These galaxies are more than just neighbors: They're gravitationally bound. And for the ...

Observations show the disk of our galaxy is not flat but warped and waving. Astronomers are still working out the reasons why ...

Time is running out to catch one of the most breathtaking sights in the night sky: the center of the Milky Way. The heart of our galaxy, made up of billions of stars, shines brightest during warmer ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. When will the Milky Way collide with the Andromeda Galaxy?