As humans began to explore outer space in the latter half of the 20th century, radio waves proved a powerful tool. Scientists ...

A class of University of Texas astronomy students has discovered that nearby dwarf galaxy Segue-1 seems to host a ...

The finding, based on data from the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope in Hawaii, marks the first direct evidence of tiny twisting magnetic motions of energy-packed plasma waves in the sun's outer ...

A supermassive black hole violently gobbled up an enormous star, producing a gargantuan cosmic outburst, according to a new ...

Starlink satellites have been developed by SpaceX to provide internet to remote locations. Here we explore the controversial ...

The wavelengths of radio light are so large that you can't capture a high-resolution image with a single dish. To capture an ...

One of those ground-based telescopes is the Rubin Observatory, named after famed astronomer Vera Rubin. Unlike other ...

Was a new moon discovered? What is the name of the new moon? What is a Quasi-moon? Does the Earth have two moons? An expert ...

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The observatory’s proximity to Kirkwood Avenue, a hotspot for IU students, helps attract people outside of the astronomy ...

This buyer's guide offers telescope recommendations for various budgets and experience levels. Expert reviews considered user feedback, brand reputation, and technical specifications. Telescopes are ...