Centuries before other galaxies were known to exist, astronomers called them “spiral nebulas.” Today the defunct term still ...

The dean of Carnegie Mellon’s College of Engineering is praised for his research credentials, success in global partnerships and entrepreneurship, and strong student engagement. He starts at RIT July ...

Created using data from two extensive surveys, this spectacular radio image of the galactic plane of the Milky Way provides valuable insights into the birth and death of stars.

The XXVIIIth General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) ends today in Beijing, China. One of the largest astronomy meetings ever held, it saw a pot pourri of frontline astronomy ...

Cosmic reionization denotes the transformative epoch when the first luminous sources emerged, ending the cosmic dark ages by ionising the pervasive neutral hydrogen. This period, which encompasses ...

Ithacans can now enjoy a drink alongside space science education thanks to the efforts of five graduate students in Cornell’s astronomy department. The students are spearheading an “Astronomy on Tap” ...

The Universe is full of radiation of all types but most of this does not reach us here on Earth because our atmosphere blocks out many wavelengths of radiation, but lets others through. Fortunately ...

Astronomy Day means a chance to view objects like the sun, moon and planets through a telescope. We'll have scopes set up for safe solar viewing at the Alworth Planetarium in Duluth, Minn. from 10 ...

Stellar astronomy and planetary systems form a cornerstone of astrophysical research, uniting our understanding of the life cycles of stars with the intricate architecture of the systems that form ...