Even with eclipsing binaries, measuring the properties of stars is no easy task. Stars are deformed as they rotate and pull ...

He thinks it’s as straightforward as astronomy. Here’s the thing: The moon’s path around the Earth is very predictable. The only real forces involved are gravity and momentum.

Star Walk 2 is a solid option for people who want a mix of visual flair and basic astronomy education without needing to splash out on a pricey telescope. It’s a stargazing app that looks as ...

This month, let’s consider 10 astronomy truths. Perhaps you already know these facts — after all, I’ve explored some of them on this page.

“To promote an appreciation for the art and science of amateur astronomy among the general public,” is the vision statement for The Greater Hazleton Area Astronomical Society (GHAAS) and ...

Formed around a distant star elsewhere in the Milky Way, it is an interstellar wanderer, not a merely interplanetary one. That realisation sparked a scramble. “It’s been full gas for the past week,” ...