On Aug. 31, 1913, Alfred Charles Bernard Lovell was born in England. When he was 15, a school trip to hear a lecture on ...

The Aurigid meteor shower hails from debris of the comet C/1911 N1 Kiess, which last visited the inner solar system 2,000 years ago.

Astronomers using the Smithsonian Submillimeter Array on Mauna Kea have helped determine the 3D structure of one of the night sky’s most iconic objects — the Ring Nebula.

New James Webb Space Telescope observations present a fresh challenge to long-held ideas about the chemistry of planet-forming disks.

Astronomers have spotted 3I/ATLAS, just the third interstellar object ever seen in our solar system. Bigger, faster, and possibly far older than ‘Oumuamua or Borisov, this icy traveler could help ...

The James Webb Space Telescope has observed a planet-birthing disk of gas and dust around a young star, uncovering some strange and unexpected chemistry.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale will be hosting three astronomical viewing events, including the annual Star Party, to wrap up 2025.

A study led by Jenny Frediani at Stockholm University has revealed a planet-forming disk with a strikingly unusual chemical composition: an unexpectedly high abundance of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in ...

New research from the University of St Andrews paves the way for holographic technology, with the potential to transform ...

Families, friends and community members are invited to gather for an evening of Japanese culture, music, dance, science and stargazing at the Tanabata Block Party 2025 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday ...

A study led by Jenny Frediani at Stockholm University has revealed a planet-forming disk with a strikingly unusual chemical composition: an unexpectedly high abundance of carbon dioxide (CO2) in ...

A new ultra-detailed map of the Sculptor Galaxy exposes stellar life and hidden structures, offering new insights into how small-scale processes influence entire galaxies. Astronomers have unveiled a ...