The "dark universe detective" space telescope Euclid has discovered its first Einstein ring in the process, learning about ...

As planets pass in front of their parent stars as viewed from Earth, they cause a tiny dip in the amount of starlight we ...

Explore the night sky with the best telescopes to suit every budget and experience level, perfect for observing February's Snow Moon and spectacular planetary parade. February is a great time to ...

The best telescopes allow you to observe this month's full planetary parade more closely and give you a front-row seat to the total lunar eclipse in March. The best telescopes unlock the wonders ...

But it will also attempt to study the atmospheres of exoplanets — worlds orbiting distant stars. Anyone who might think 2½ years is a leisurely timeline for assembling a telescope and getting ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Whenever news of a rare celestial event makes the headlines ...