After a century of observations spanning the breadth of the cosmos and theoretical insights that push humanity's vision of ...

Even astronomers who study peculiar outer space objects have their favorites. Here are some interstellar bodies that have won ...

Explore the universe with multi-messenger astronomy, combining light, gravitational waves, neutrinos, and cosmic rays for a complete view.

The comet is one of only three of its kind recorded in history. But others think there could be more to this celestial object ...

For the past decade, gravitational wave astronomy has opened our eyes to amazing cosmic phenomena thanks to LIGO, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory. Bob McDonald celebrates LIGO ...

A full moon, nicknamed the "Corn Moon," is slated for Sunday, Sept. 7, but there are several other astronomy events to keep in mind for the month. The planet Saturn will be at its biggest and ...

Set to peak on Oct. 8, 2025, the Draconid meteor shower will light up autumn skies with up to 10 shooting stars per hour.

The International Astronomical Union Office for Astronomy Outreach (IAU OAO) and the International Planetarium Society (IPS) will jointly host "100 Hours of Astronomy," a global event from October 2-5 ...

Professor Martin McCoustra from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, who took part in the study published in the Astronomy ...

Observing the Pleiades through a pair of binoculars or a 6-inch telescope will reveal dozens of energetic young stars, including the seven most prominent stellar bodies from which the cluster got its ...