NASA releases close-up pictures of interstellar comet making a rare flyby
The rare interstellar comet, also known as 3I/ATLAS, was first discovered in July and has been photographed several times.
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The rare interstellar comet, also known as 3I/ATLAS, was first discovered in July and has been photographed several times.
Customers send their telescopes to Starfront Observatories, where amateur stargazers can view the night sky unencumbered by artificial light.
ESO's Very Large Telescope has observed a rogue planet and revealed that it is eating up gas and dust from its surroundings at a rate of 6 billion tons a second.
Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 e may contain an atmosphere and liquid water, NASA scientists said. Research into the exoplanet is ongoing.
Astronomers in Chile captured a new image of comet 3I/ATLAS on its journey across the inner solar system.
SpaceX hopes to pick up the pace with Super Heavy-Starship test flights amid concern the rocket may not be ready in time for a planned 2027 moon landing.
The Perseids meteor shower — considered one of the best shows in the sky — is set to peak this week.
Discovered last month by a telescope in Chile, the comet known as 3I-Atlas is only the third known interstellar object to pass our way.
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Two black holes merged into one massive one, scientists from an international collaborative group said.
The Cat's Paw Nebula is about 4,000 light-years from Earth, near the constellation Scorpius.
The exoplanet, a planet beyond our solar system, has been dubbed TWA 7b after NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured evidence of it.
The debut images from a powerful telescope at Chile's Vera Rubin Observatory show distant galaxies and star-forming regions in spectacular detail.
Japan's second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
After back-to-back Starship upper stage failures, SpaceX on Tuesday again launched the world's most powerful rocket, but faced new problems.
The latest selfie by NASA's Perseverance rover at Mars has captured an unexpected guest: a Martian dust devil.
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
"CBS Mornings" Gayle King and the rest of Blue Origin's historic all-women spaceflight crew blasted off on Monday.
The launch was a particularly special moment for those watching at Washtenaw Community College on Monday morning as they cheered on one of their own alumnae, Aisha Bowe.
Gayle King will step out of her comfort zone and into a space suit alongside Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen and Kerianne Flynn today.
Jared Isaacman, President Trump's nominee to lead NASA, tells lawmakers the space agency can return astronauts to the moon while pursuing flights to Mars.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were stuck in space for more than nine months, took questions after returning to Earth.
Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams joined Crew 9 commander Nick Hague and cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov for their long-awaited return to Earth.
There was an opportunity Thursday night to catch the March 2025 "Blood Moon," a phenomenon that colors the full moon in shades of red, orange and yellow during a total lunar eclipse.
Detroit general manager Manon Rhéaume wasted little time in beginning to stock her PWHL expansion team by signing four players, including forward Daryl Watts landing the league's first four-year contract.
James Burke is charged with two counts of manslaughter after his police cruiser crashed into a vehicle carrying two men.
City leaders say programs like Motor City Match are part of a longer effort to bring more businesses, services and investment to Detroit's commercial corridors.
Adam Schingecz says another Pride display in Pinckney was removed.
Two Detroit men are charged in connection with the 2022 fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Berkley girl.
A man who was found guilty of killing Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said in 2024 will serve life in prison without parole.
Detroit general manager Manon Rhéaume wasted little time in beginning to stock her PWHL expansion team by signing four players, including forward Daryl Watts landing the league's first four-year contract.
If you have outdoor plans to kick off the weekend across Southeast Michigan, you will want to keep an eye on the radar.
James Burke is charged with two counts of manslaughter after his police cruiser crashed into a vehicle carrying two men.
Ann Arbor Police responded to South Knightsbridge Circle after receiving a report that a body was found outside.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
The additional payouts come from uncashed settlement funds and will be issued to eligible claimants beginning on June 9.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
The eight-foot dinghy that Brian Hooker says he and his wife, Lynette Hooker, were aboard when she disappeared in early April was seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators.
Senate Republicans passed funding for the Department of Homeland Security's immigration enforcement agencies following a "vote-a-rama." The measure didn't ban the administration's "anti-weaponization" fund.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
Detroit general manager Manon Rhéaume wasted little time in beginning to stock her PWHL expansion team by signing four players, including forward Daryl Watts landing the league's first four-year contract.
Dylan Larkin, captain of the Detroit Red Wings, has requested a trade from the team, ESPN NHL insider Emily Kaplan said on Thursday afternoon.
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Kendrick Law is out for the season with a torn knee ligament.
Robert Thompson, a sophomore at Walled Lake Western High School, examined how pressure can affect athletes' mental health and created an award-winning public service announcement.
Troy Melton allowed only two runs over a career-long eight innings, Dillon Dingler drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-2 victory.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Showers and storms are possible tonight as the heat ramps up again next week.
Former Warren police officer James Burke was back in a Mount Clemens court Friday for the third day of his manslaughter trial.
The 8-foot dinghy that Brian Hooker says he and his wife, Lynette Hooker, were aboard when she disappeared in the Bahamas in early April, was seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators Thursday.
Empty storefronts can still be found on commercial corridors across Detroit. But city leaders say programs like Motor City Match are helping entrepreneurs open businesses in neighborhoods that have long needed more services.
A Pickney man says a sidewalk art display in the city was removed by Livingston County law enforcement officers.