The Center for Astrophysics and Space Astronomy (CASA) is dedicated to advancing our understanding of the Universe in which we live through observations, theory, and the development of ground-based ...

As an astronomy major, you’ll study how the universe formed and learn about the stars, planets, black holes, dark matter, galaxies and solar systems. With education requirements centered on ...

With some regularity, I get asked the difference between astronomy and astrophysics. I suppose I’m a good person to ask: Of my three degrees, two of them are in “astronomy and astrophysics”.

"It was amazing." Sponsor Message Now an astronomy professor at the University of Washington, Davenport is still enthralled by the search. He collaborates with the SETI Institute, a nonprofit ...

Smithsonian STARS— Scientists Taking Astronomy to Rural Schools— aims to bridge gaps in access to hands-on STEM learning opportunities for children in rural and tribal nation schools by providing a ...

Astronomy Space photo of the week: Hubble hunts a stellar 'imposter' hiding in the Great Bear Astronomy Record-breaking 'dead' galaxy discovered by JWST lived fast and died young in the early ...

The phases of Venus, the Aurora Australis and the International Space Station transiting the Sun all feature as category winners in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. Ryan Imperio ...

Astronomy Space photo of the week: Cotton candy clouds shine in one of Hubble's most beautiful images ever Astronomy Space photo of the week: Hubble zooms in on the glittering galaxy next door ...

Historians working with an artificial intelligence assistant have begun tracking the spread of astronomical thinking across Europe in the early 1500s. The analysis contributes to challenging the ...

A new trail in this southern Arizona city plots the most visitor-friendly astronomy stops—and there are plenty to choose from, including world-class observatories and six Dark Sky parks.