Could an Egyptian coffin, dated 5,000 years ago, hold the answer to one of the night sky’s greatest mysteries? University of Portsmouth astrophysicist Dr. Or Graur has set both Egyptology and ...

Researchers examining Noachis Terra in Mars' southern highlands found evidence of extensive river networks – some hundreds of kilometers long.

Astronomy was born out of humankind's ancient fascination with the star-studded sky. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works ...

What do we actually know about ancient astronomy? By Daniel Brown/The Conversation. Published Mar 19, 2018 7:02 PM EDT. Stonehenge sun. simonwakefield/Flickr, CC BY-SA.

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Initially a cosmic curiosity, the night sky was eventually decoded by ancient peoples, making astronomy one of (if not the) oldest science. Skip to content Introducing the all-new Astronomy.com Forum!

An ancient book on astronomy from the 1500s sold for more than £10,000 ($12,200), as a "private international buyer" triumphed over intense competition at a U.K. auction.

A four-part lecture series hosted at the St. Joseph Public Library beginning this weekend focuses on ancient astronomy. The talks will be presented by Dr. Jay Lemanski and delve into the mysteries ...

This article ranks the top 20 astronomers in history. The list spans nearly 2,300 years and reflects historical biases in the field. Galileo Galilei is ranked #1 for pioneering optical astronomy.

How Groundhog Day originated as an ancient astronomy holiday Published: Feb. 02, 2023, 8:31 a.m. The Groundhog Day tradition is only one part of the story of February 2, which has been observed as ...