On Dec. 15, 1612, the Andromeda galaxy was seen through a telescope for the first time by a German astronomer named Simon ...

This video by Ian Lauer is an excellent accessible explanation of the basics of astrophotography as he runs through the ...

The Celestron NexStar 8SE is a great choice for exploring distant solar system objects and you can currently get it for $200 off during the Black Friday sales! Check out our Black Friday deals page ...

Watch asteroid Eros buzz past Andromeda galaxy in rare sky event (Image: NASA/Hubble) A rare sky event brings asteroid Eros near Andromeda visually. Astronomers highlighted the spectacle as a notable ...

China's Wide Field Survey Telescope has captured an amazing view of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31). Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: China Central Television (CCTV) | edited by Steve Spaleta Mike ...

Comet 3I/ATLAS is a rare visitor passing briefly through our solar system. Here’s how to find it in the night sky—and what ...

Clues about how galaxies like our Milky Way form and evolve and why their stars show surprising chemical patterns have been ...

Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. December 18: Mercury on the move New Moon occurs at 8:43 P.M. EST. This is the best time to view deep-sky objects, so let's ...

Hiking trails like the Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden provide breathtaking views of Bryce's famous hoodoos.

A Star Trek–inspired idea by Miguel Alcubierre kicked off decades of theory and experiments as scientists pursue plausible ...

Staerkel Planetarium brings the beauty of the night sky indoors, blending astronomy, mythology and storytelling.

Clues about how galaxies like our Milky Way form and evolve and why their stars show surprising chemical patterns have been revealed by a new ...