Josh Dury shares his globe-trotting experiences, revealing insights into our universe and the importance of protecting the ...

A breathtaking new image of the RCW 38 star cluster showcases a cosmic nursery bursting with color, light, and energy.

An astronomer, celebrating his 546th birthday, has a statue in his likeness that marking its 50th anniversary.

UCSC authors may now receive 50% of the open access fees covered by the UC Libraries through the new publishing agreement with Copernicus. This agreement is for one year (the 2025 calendar year).

Every year on February 19 scientists across the world celebrate Copernicus Day. Learn about the man who changed how we view ...

Asteroids that orbit close to the Earth inevitably cause us some anxiety due to the even remote possibility of a collision. But their proximity also offers ample opportunities to learn more about ...

Such rays are commonly observed on the Moon. For example, backyard astronomy enthusiasts will be familiar with the rays around Tycho and Copernicus craters on the near side of the Moon,' says Dr ...

If you're a newbie astronomer, perhaps consider a pair of the best binoculars for stargazing to dip your toe in before investing in one of the best telescopes. Alternatively, if you’re into ...

You can also use astronomy accessories to make your observing easier, and use our Satellite Tracker page powered by N2YO.comto find out when and how to see the International Space Station and ...

In 1610, astronomer Galileo Galilei used the newly invented telescope to show that the Milky Way was composed of a huge number of faint stars. For the next 300 years, astronomers assumed that the ...

While that federal ban has been in place for decades, John Barentine of Dark Sky Consulting, a member of AAS’s Committee for the Protection of Astronomy and the Space Environment (COMPASSE ...

When Nicolaus Copernicus wasn't redrawing ... Our cover image is The Astronomer, painted by the Dutch master Vermeer Van Delft (1632-1675), ca. 1668. After Raymond Whitlock, our art director, chose ...