Every night, as telescopes around the world open their domes to study the cosmos, astronomers are forced to contend with…
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Stars are the fundamental building blocks of our universe. Most stars host planets, like our Sun hosts our solar system,…
We are entering a new era of cosmic exploration. The new Vera C Rubin Observatory in Chile will transform astronomy with its…
In science-fiction stories, companies often mine the moon or asteroids. While this may seem far-fetched, this idea is edging closer…
Astronomers manning an asteroid warning system caught a glimpse of a large, bright object zipping through the solar system late on July 1,…
It’s never been easier to watch humanity take to the skies (and beyond that) with the help of NASA’s free…
Professional astronomers don’t make discoveries by looking through an eyepiece like you might with a backyard telescope. Instead, they collect…
Everything in space – from the Earth and Sun to black holes – accounts for just 15% of all matter in…
Apple’s feeling a little perplexed Well, it was a fun idea while it lasted. Rather than nurture its home-grown AI…
The search for life beyond Earth is a key driver of modern astronomy and planetary science. The U.S. is building…