How the pioneering scientist, and namesake of an enormous new telescope, forced astronomers to rethink the universe.

This June, skywatchers are in for a celestial treat as the enchanting Strawberry Moon rises with its golden glow and ancient ...

CHP officers, then sheriff’s deputies were called over concerns about what turned out to be the “Astronomy Night” event — the ...

Kent Gee, chair of BYU's Department of Physics and Astronomy, spoke about the impact of noise during his June 3 forum address ...

A team of researchers with a variety of backgrounds and affiliated with multiple institutions in the U.S. has taken a ...

Data captured during this historic event will be analyzed for years to come, revealing new lessons about the nature of geomagnetic storms and how best to weather them. More information ...

Smithsonian STARS— Scientists Taking Astronomy to Rural Schools— aims to bridge gaps ... ongoing teacher training and support, and curricula and lesson plans to inspire kids and foster their curiosity ...

The Smithsonian STARS program will equip schools with a donated telescope, accessories such as solar lenses, ongoing teacher training, and aligned astronomy lessons designed to inspire curiosity and ...

The event featured student learning in multiple disciplines, including astronomy lessons in their classrooms, science research, video conferences and guest author readings. It was clear to all the ...

STARS will provide computerized telescopes, hands-on training and K-12 astronomy lesson plans tailored to state and national standards. “Showing students the wonder of the night sky early is a ...

he had become so expert a student of the skies that his teacher exchanged chairs with him during astronomy lessons and allowed him to address the class. “You know that stuff better than I do ...