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 ...

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An ancient and enigmatic stone circle in the Middle East may not be a prehistoric astronomical observatory after all, according to a new study of satellite images.

Despite the ancient Egyptians' advanced knowledge of astronomy, the role of the Milky Way in their culture remains a mystery.

The ancient book was published before Galileo was born, making it one of the first astronomy texts published in the English language.

Ancient Egyptians may have associated the Milky Way with the sky goddess Nut, who was often portrayed as a star-studded woman.

The sessions will explain ancient Mesopotamian astronomy, present actual cuneiform astronomical texts and debunk ancient alien theories. Other sessions will occur on April 27, May 11 and May 25.

Astronomers want to unlock the secrets of the "Cosmic Dawn" by sending a miniature spacecraft to listen out for an "ancient ...

Humanity's ability to track and monitor celestial cycles stretches back into prehistory, long before the invention of telescopes and astrolabes.

An ancient and enigmatic stone circle in the Middle East may not be a prehistoric astronomical observatory after all, according to a new study of satellite images.