"Cosmic archaeologists" have discovered an iron-deficient second-generation star, which provides evidence of how ancient stars enriched their successors.

The local universe may be expanding more slowly than previously thought, a discovery that could relieve a pesky discrepancy ...

The night sky appears perfectly still, but the universe is constantly changing in ways the human eye cannot see. By combining ...

Extreme exomoons with tidal heating and thick, hydrogen-rich atmospheres may be able to create billions of years of potentially habitable surface conditions.

Science in the modern era is increasingly reliant on enormous datasets and automated analysis. In astronomy, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST)—a ten-year survey ...

Astronomers have discovered a new class of exoplanet that defies traditional categories of planetary classification. In a ...

The catastrophic collision of a black hole and a neutron star sent ripples across the universe. New analysis of those ripples ...

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has started releasing its first discoveries: including supernovae, variable stars and asteroids, which will from now on be discovered at an astonishing rate as it begins ...

From star shows to laser shows, followed by free telescope viewing, can only mean one thing: there is something for everyone at this upcoming event. Dr. Teri Gee, Director of Barlow ...

Join us today, Nov. 20, for Astronomy Unlocked, a virtual event focused on choosing your best telescope, complete with insight and tips from leading industry experts. Observing the wonders of the ...