When the National Science Foundation announced a competition to fund institutes in astronomy and AI in the summer of 2023, ...

In the past century, black holes have transformed from being a mere curiosity into a key element of modern astronomy. Our understanding of black holes is now central to our understanding of the cosmos ...

You’ve likely heard both terms – astronomy and astrology – used when we talk about the sky, stars, and planets. But did you know they are not the same and are completely different sciences? In this ...

The Moon's phases are caused by changing amounts of sunlight reflecting off its surface as it orbits Earth. Lunar eclipses happen during a Full Moon when Earth is between the Sun and Moon. Solar ...

Students and faculty at BYU’s Department of Physics and Astronomy understand the value of the stars, and they dedicate their livelihoods to uncovering the mysteries of a vast and vibrant universe. Few ...

A professor at the University of Oklahoma took her research light-years beyond her campus. She has traveled the globe to study galaxies, and she made some discoveries along the way. Her research ...

This Friday, the Fuertes Observatory will celebrate 100 years of equipping visitors to view the intriguing ongoings of space. The Cornell Department of Astronomy and Astronomical Society is hosting a ...

What can young exoplanets teach us about planetary formation and evolution? This is what a recent study published in Nature hopes to address as an international team of researchers have made a ...