Long before astronomy offered answers, ancient civilisations explained solar eclipses through many interesting myths or legends. Read here how these stories turn a rare sky event into powerful ...

The New Crescent Society, which is organizing the Greenwich event with the Royal Observatory, is hoping moon sighting will become fully established in Britain and be used by mosques.

A recent study showed that Mars was warm and wet billions of years ago. The finding contrasts with another theory that this era was mainly cold and icy. The result has implications for the idea that ...

Explore a hidden Atlanta gem where you can see a real Apollo spacecraft and enjoy an immersive planetarium experience, all without spending a dime ...

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At SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park, scientists from across the globe are using advanced X-rays to find a long-lost map of the galaxy by ancient Greek astronomer Hipparchus.

At SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park, scientists from across the globe are using advanced X-rays to find a long-lost map of the galaxy by ancient Greek astronomer Hipparchus.

Whether you’re chasing galaxies in California or counting meteors in Uruguay, this year’s top dark sky festivals promise awe, community, and unforgettable views.

Long before modern astronomy, the Assyrians were already observing the night sky. In this video, we explore an ancient ...

Made from more than a ton of fondant, a 4-meter-tall Pegasus now rises in Shanghai's Lujiazui, the city's landmark financial ...

Greek philosopher Epicurus is famous for teaching: "Pleasure is the principle and end to a happy life" and for his Epicurean school in Athens ...

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Astrophysicist and former Division I college football star Dakotah Tyler is headlining Mississippi State’s Black History Month program “From Gridirons to Galaxies” this month.