Star formation is a fundamental physical process in our universe. Stars light up the cosmos, and give rise to planets, some ...

This weekend is The Great Lakes Association of Astronomy Clubs annual event bringing together 15 astronomy clubs in Southeast ...

Scientists have used the Gaia Space Telescope to create a 3D map of star kindergartens within the Milky Way, and you can fly ...

The map, spanning 4,000 light-years from the sun in all directions, combines a chart of space dust with the effects of a rare type of young, hot star.

Astronomers once struggled to measure the true size of the universe. Then came the discovery of Type Ia supernovae — explosions so consistent in brightness they could serve as “standard candles.” By ...

Zinia Khattar of San Diego, the second Fellow, was awarded a $50,000 science scholarship. “Being named a Davidson Fellow is a ...

Does the science of Astronomy and the practice of Astrology clash or blend? Many civilizations have observed the positions of ...

It was a good night for China, as in addition to the overall winner there were six other prize winners, including Yurui Gong ...

Take a look at the universe as you've never seen it before in these winning images from this year's astronomy photographer of ...

Meteors associated with the shower will be witnessed streaking away from a point of origin known as a "radiant" located near ...

A vast river of neutral hydrogen bridges two galaxies that are beginning to enter the monstrous Virgo Cluster, and this ...

Telescopes on the National Mall tonight will give people a chance to see the stars and experience the largest astronomy outreach event in the United States.