Two aging stars in the binary system AFGL 4106 sculpt a glowing, egg-shaped nebula as they approach the end of their lives. Astronomers have captured a spectacular scene of two ageing stars sculpting ...

How did the construction of the Subaru Telescope transform Japanese astronomy? A new study provides a quantitative answer by analyzing scientific publications and their citation impact during the ...

When and where to watch rare planetary parade without a telescope this week - The parade should be visible over the weekend ...

The draft environmental assessment argues that Haleakala may be the only site where the new telescopes could be built and ...

NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory captured a protective astrosphere around HD 61005, providing direct observation of a Sun-like star’s wind interacting with surrounding interstellar material ...

One of the Astronomy Department’s largest outreach events is the Sturm Lecture. Dedicated to alumnus Kenneth E. Sturm ’40, the lecture sees esteemed astrophysicists, including Nobel Laureates, discuss ...

Six planets are linking up in the sky at the end of February, and most will be visible to the naked eye. It’s what’s known as a planetary parade, which happens when multiple planets appear to line up ...

Astronomers discover galaxy CDG-2 that's 99% dark matter using Hubble, Euclid, and Subaru telescopes working together to detect this cosmic ghost 300 million light-years away.

A dense network of sensors is looking for the fleeting footprints of neutrinos, the most mysterious in the pantheon of known particles.

Early risers across the tri-state area will be treated to a total lunar eclipse in the pre-dawn hours of Tuesday, March 3. Often called a “blood moon,” this celestial event occurs when the full Moon ...

The Mapito Safari Camp incorporates local craftsmanship, including textiles from the Ifakara Women Weavers Association and ...