Our solar system is just a tiny island within a vast galactic sea. This journey moves outward to explore the structure of the Milky Way, from its spiral arms to its mysterious core. Discover how our ...

At least that's what the most current map shows. Astronomers have mapped the most extensive atlas of our Milky Way galaxy yet, including the positions of each and every one of those stars. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Thousands of sun "twins" spotted by a space telescope could shed new light on how our star came to host at least one life-friendly ...

Scientists have uncovered evidence that our Sun may have traveled across the Milky Way as part of a massive migration of Sun-like stars billions of years ago. The journey may have carried the solar ...

The Andromeda galaxy is still making stars, but its once-busier production line has slowed dramatically. A new reconstruction ...

A night stargazing in Michigan's great outdoors this spring promises prime views of our galaxy once you get away from city lights. "Milky Way season," is underway, kicking off the time of year when ...