Introduction to Astronomy is a college class usually filled with excitement and a lot of questions about outer space. Questions like: What are black holes? Are there planets out there that are ...

Satellite mega constellations promise faster connectivity but threaten astronomy, as thousands of satellites brighten skies, ...

Since humankind has existed, so too has their fascination with the stars. Long before ancient people used the stars and ...

Satellite megaconstellations are increasingly impacting astronomical observations. Bright satellite streaks are compromising ...

The article recounts the author's personal journey into astronomy, highlighting several influential beginner astronomy guidebooks from various eras, including "Stars: A Guide to the Constellations," ...

In this episode, Astronomy magazine Editor Emeritus Dave Eicher invites you to head out late in the evening of December 9 and ...

Michael Bakich selected visually stunning celestial objects observed through telescopes, including Omega Centauri, the 2010 total solar eclipse over Easter Island, Thor's Helmet nebula, and the Jewel ...

From a dragon-shaped aurora to the Milky Way framing the Isaac Newton Telescope in Spain, the 16th Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition has released its stunning shortlisted finalists ahead ...

A scientist has identified a possible astronomical explanation for the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible ...

At the unexpected intersection of astronomy and animation is Rodney Levendosky, a senior majoring in animation and visual effects at New Mexico State University. His work with Astronomy Assistant ...

"We need to be aware of the seriousness of this problem and take measures to address it." Astronomy and space sciences have mostly avoided the fraudulent practices of paper mills and predatory ...