An interest in astronomy may strike early in life or later. Regardless of what lit the fire of that interest, you need ...

We’ve been doing it for thousands of years, but stargazing is now a truly ideal socially distant activity. We spoke with a professional to get the lowdown on what stargazing and astronomy ...

We’ve been doing it for thousands of years, but stargazing is now a truly ideal socially distant activity. We spoke with a professional to get the lowdown on what stargazing and astronomy ...

Waukesha, Wis. – Today Astronomy magazine gives curious observers everywhere access to Discover Astronomy, its newest tablet app. Discover Astronomy is targeted at tablet users new to both the hobby ...

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who looked at the eclipse this week and wondered what other cool things you might be able see in the sky, this guide is for you. Whether you want to spy on ...

The winter darkness – we slog through it every year. But thankfully one thing shines bright this time of year, our night sky. Cold winter air isn’t able to hold much moisture, providing a crisp, ...

This article contains affiliate links to products selected by our editors. Mental Floss may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. To start, all three of our experts stressed ...

Summer’s clear, warm nights are perfect for stargazing. This is especially true now that many of us are spending more time social distancing in nature. To get the full picture of what’s needed to get ...

Using visible and infrared data collected from telescopes on Hawaii’s Mauna Kea, a team of scientists, led by the University of Maryland’s Jessica Sunshine, has identified three asteroids that appear ...

“Even today, the most jaded city dweller can be unexpectedly moved upon encountering a clear night sky studded with thousands of twinkling stars,” he wrote in his book “Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the ...