Topic: European Southern Observatory

Milky Way's neighbor galaxy closer than thought

Astronomers in Chile announced that they are able to measure more accurately the distance to Large Magellanic Cloud, a galaxy adjacent to the Milky Way.

Telescope spots formation of alien planet

Four planets in 'habitable zones' spotted within spitting distance of Earth

Gigantic orphan planet: Homeless world hurtles through space without star (+video)

What sets newly found super Earth apart? It's simple as night and day. (+video)

Newfound 'super-Earth' could be habitable for life

Earth-size Alpha Centauri B planet detected by telltale star wobble

Earth-size planet found just next door, in Alpha Centauri system

Earth-sized planet too hot for non-asbestos life forms, but ...

New spiral galaxy image shows pair of supernovae

Brightest and hottest stars have close, turbulent relationships, study suggets

Multi-telescope view two million times sharper than human eye reveals black hole

Astronomers use an old trick to open new window on extrasolar planets

Amazing photo shows 'swarm' of stars (+video)

Black hole emits humongous energy burst (+video)

Astronomers say that there are billions of potentially habitable planets in our galaxy (+video)

Study indicates existence of billions of habitable alien planets in Milky Way (+video)

Survey: Galaxies become cannibals as teens

How reflections on the moon could aid search for aliens

Moon acts as mirror, reflecting telltale signs of life (+video)

Breathtaking Carina nebula photo provides window into star nursery

Newfound alien planet 'best candidate to support liquid water'

Humongous 'El Gordo' galaxy cluster packs mass of 2 quadrillion stars

Fried egg nebula: European telescope captures image of monster star [VIDEO]

Super-Earth: Newly discovered planet could potentially support life