The mission will help us uncover how early galaxies formed and where the building blocks of life are located in the Milky Way.

Star Parties are hosted by John Martin, UIS associate professor of astronomy and physics. During the events, the ...

In this episode, Dave Eicher invites you to go out and try to observe a celestial object that’s quite difficult to see — the Horsehead Nebula. This dark nebula, made of dust and super-cold gas, lies ...

South Africa’s National Astro-Tourism Strategy to boost local economies through unique astronomical experiences, fostering ...

Astronomers have discovered an enormous radio jet from the early universe, extending over 200,000 light-years and powered by ...

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NASA and ESA are closely monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4, which initially had a higher collision probability with Earth than the ...

On an astrotourism trip like Gorov's, celestial objects take center stage. More travelers are seeking out the feeling of awe from the night sky, with 60% of travelers saying they're considering ...

A planetary alignment happens when planets “line up” on the same side of the sun. The phenomenon is visible this month ...

Its sky simulation presents an accurate depiction of the night sky based off of the date, time and location you’ve picked. The lens of the app can observe objects ranging from a base model of ...

The Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System, or ATLAS, telescope in Rio Hurtado, Chile, first discovered 2024 YR4 on ...