You know, after decades of pointing optics toward the sky, I consider myself a knowledgeable observer. But while researching ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also applies to northern hemisphere mid-northern ...

Taking pictures of distant stars is no longer just the work of astronomers. Anyone can capture the majesty of the galaxy with a simple camera. You don't need expensive gadgets - all you need is a dark ...

Between Feb. 23 and Feb. 28, 2025, all seven planets will align in the night sky. This alignment will be visible for less than a week before Saturn moves out of view, ending the complete formation.

Researchers from Georgia State University's Center for High Angular Resolution ... The North Star, Polaris, is a crucial ...

Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky In the early days of the solar system, planetary alignments were much more significant than they are now. "The orbits ...