We are proud to announce the launch of our Summer Science Series! Starting in April, DRAO scientists and staff will give talks on astronomy and science. Each session will be 45 minutes followed by a ...

Ohio University is ranked among the Best Global Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with its physics program among the best in the world. Students explore yesterday, today and tomorrow in search ...

You might think these events are super rare, but they actually happen more often than you might expect. On average, there are ...

"I think this discovery will motivate scientists to look for more examples of this type of event," Yuhan Yao, a postdoctoral fellow in the department of astronomy at the University of California ...

Women have long contributed meaningful scientific discoveries to the field of astronomy; however, men have primarily dominated the vocation. As of 2019, women earn about 40 percent of the Ph.D.s ...

The specific alignment of the three celestial objects - the Sun, the Moon, and Earth - leaves the side of the Moon facing Earth in darkness. This phenomenon is categorised as conjunction or syzygy.

Astronomy Record-breaking 'dead' galaxy discovered by JWST lived fast and died young in the early universe Astronomy Space photo of the week: Violent galaxies seen 'jousting' near the dawn of time ...

An unusual depiction of the ancient Egyptian sky goddess Nut may include a representation of the "Dark River" or "Great Rift"—the band along the Milky Way caused by dust clouds. This is the ...

These meteors originate from the famous Halley's Comet, making them fragments of one of astronomy's most celebrated celestial visitors. For planet watchers, May offers a rich viewing experience.

(WLNS)– Since 1997, National Space Day has been held on the first Friday in May. This year, National Astronomy Day is the day after it — Saturday, May 3rd; two National Astronomy Days are held ...

The new Sky View XL Stargazing Tent is for those who want coverage while seeking the stars. This 90-by-90-inch (228.6 by 228.6 centimeters) tent offers views of the sky from every angle with a bug ...

The Infrared Astronomy Satellite, IRAS, launched in 1983 and surveyed the universe for almost a year before being decommissioned. Then, in 2006, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA ...