Looking like a pearl necklace, the object known as SN1987A is the closest star explosion to Earth.

One of the most famous scenes in the cosmos is viewed by the new, Nasa-led super space observatory.

Astronomers investigate a far-distant galaxy that may be surrounded by some of the very first stars.

Elon Musk's company will examine how to extend the life of the veteran space observatory.

The James Webb Space Telescope shows the planet's auroras and storms in unprecedented detail.

Scottish astronomers use the new space telescope to spy a candidate for the most distant galaxy.

Scientists using an £8.5bn telescope to scour space say it could uncover secrets of the universe.

A "stellar nursery" and a "cosmic dance" are among James Webb's first batch of colour images.