The most familiar type of telescope is the refractor. It uses two lenses, one to collect the light and form an image, called ...

The fall season officially begins on the calendar this Sunday, with the autumn equinox. For those of us in the northern ...

September/1192024/List-of-Constellations-(1).jpg" width="1200" height="675" /> Constellations have long captured the human imagination, serving as tools for navigation, storytelling, and scientific ...

Astronomers have hunted for this planet since 2016. Could one more year of searching finally solve the mystery?

This article was originally published on Common Edge. "O beautiful, for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain, has there ever been another place on earth where so many people of wealth and ...

Our universe is shrouded in mystery, with about 70 percent of it consisting of dark energy. The exact nature of dark energy remains a puzzle that, once solved, could unlock profound insights into ...

Shrinivas Kulkarni won the 2024 Shaw Prize in Astronomy for his work on variable and transient astronomical objects. He spoke to Hamish Johnston about his approach astronomical research and the role ...

ready-to-go scopes for beginners to the most sophisticated professional-level scope that should last astronomy veterans for years to come. Our expert reviewers have thoroughly tested and reviewed ...

And modern telescopes show us that space is curved ... Because I’m sure you learned an awful lot about the history of astronomy. But what are some real takeaways for each of you that you say, yeah, I ...

In a report released in October 2022, the American Astronomical Society (ASS) likened the impact of megaconstellations on astronomy to light pollution. The report said the sky may brighten by a ...

This first ancient Egyptian observatory discovered in modern times showcases advanced knowledge of astronomy and its profound link to the Egyptians' spiritual and ritualistic practices. When you ...