Astronomer and Pluto mission leader S. Alan Stern explores how the field has transformed during his decades-long career.

Dive into the fascinating crossroads of astronomy and astrology — where science meets symbolism, and the sky tells two very ...

Initially a cosmic curiosity, the night sky was eventually decoded by ancient peoples, making astronomy one of (if not the) oldest science.

What was the universe like in the first few hundreds of millions of years after it came into existence? How did the first ...

Dr. Gregory Feiden, a University of North Georgia (UNG) professor of astronomy, and his research group have spent the past ...

Sporting the world’s largest digital camera, the new telescope is poised to help solve some of the universe’s biggest mysteries.

Find your way around the universe with our list of the best astronomy books, featuring both new and classic books from a range of experienced authors. Whether you prefer a tour of the night sky or a ...

The past century of astronomy has been a series of revolutions, each one kicking Earth a bit farther to the margins.

From midnight on September 7 to the early hours of September 8, a spectacular total lunar eclipse unfolded in the sky, attracting astronomy enthusiasts and the public from various locations to observe ...

An exhibition at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art charts the development of astronomical knowledge across continents before ...