The constellation Auriga, also known as the Charioteer, is easily identifiable due to its bright star Capella (Alpha Aurigae). Visible in the Northern Hemisphere's evening sky from mid-autumn to ...

Astronomers mapping interstellar dust in three dimensions have identified a giant spherical void in the Milky Way, roughly 500 light-years across, that connects two of the most studied star-forming ...

A: During totality, and even for a short while before and after, you should be able to see the brightest stars and planets while the Sun is covered by the Moon. At the time of the August eclipse, the ...

The race to connect the world through satellite internet has created an unexpected casualty: our view of the cosmos. A new study reveals that major satellite constellations, including Starlink, ...

We connected with Florian Winkler to learn how he created such an elegant and informative map that invites exploration.

There's been a lot of concern lately about how much these newfangled satellite constellations will ruin ground-based astronomy. Passing satellites leave streaks of light pollution on an observatory's ...

Measuring photometric brightness is a common tool for characterizaing satellites. However, characterizing satellite mega-constellations and their impact on astronomy research requires a new approach ...

Mega-constellations built by SpaceX, Amazon and other companies could carry thousands of sensors that could aid research into gamma rays, space weather and other subjects. By Lyndie Chiou Each night, ...

Astronomy has the opportunity to be more than a victim of growth. It can be a driver of infrastructure, education and long-term exploration. By articulating its needs clearly and aligning with the ...