Jan 6, 2026 · Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered a new type of cosmic relic, Cloud 9, a "failed galaxy" packed with dark matter and gas but with no stars.

Jan 8, 2026 · Astronomers have revealed a new type of cosmic object called Cloud-9 — a dim, starless gas cloud anchored by a massive dark matter halo that may be the first-confirmed …

1 day ago · Astronomers Find an Odd Space Cloud, Like a Galaxy Without Stars, That Could Shed Light on the Secrets of Dark Matter Named “Cloud-9,” the discovery is a new type of …

Jan 7, 2026 · A Rare View Into the Dark Universe “This cloud is a window into the dark Universe,” explained team member Andrew Fox of AURA/STScI for the European Space Agency. “We …

5 days ago · Astronomers working with the Hubble Space Telescope have identified an entirely new type of cosmic object. It is a cloud rich in gas and dominated by dark matter, yet it …

Jan 8, 2026 · A newly discovered celestial object may be a starless cloud that could change how astronomers understand dark matter.

Jan 6, 2026 · Mysterious space object is full of dark matter The failed star factory is nicknamed ‘Cloud-9.’ Andrew Paul Published Jan 6, 2026 10:45 AM EST

Dec 22, 2025 · Understanding why space is dark reveals insights into cosmic structure and the limits of human vision in observing the cosmos. Why the sky is black in space relates to the …

Jan 8, 2026 · Astronomers announced the discovery of a starless cloud of hydrogen gas, a pristine relic of the cosmos that is almost as old as time itself.

Jan 6, 2026 · The latest finding offers "a window into the dark universe,” said one of the researchers behind the groundbreaking discovery.