Some of the most stunning discoveries in space happened by accident—astronomers scanning the sky, only to stumble upon something they […]
The Most Exciting Space Missions Scheduled for the Next Decade
Somewhere right now, a spacecraft is traveling thousands of miles per hour, carrying the next big discovery. Space agencies and […]
How to Observe Planets with a Telescope: Tips for Best Viewing
Some planets shine so brightly that they look like misplaced stars in the night sky. But through a telescope, they […]
How the James Webb Space Telescope is Changing Our Understanding of the Universe
Scientists have seen light from galaxies so old their glow started traveling before Earth even existed. That’s not science fiction—it’s […]
A Guide to Meteor Showers: When and Where to Watch Them
Somewhere in the sky right now, bits of space rock are burning up in Earth’s atmosphere, creating streaks of light […]
The Latest Discoveries in Exoplanet Research and What They Mean
Some planets defy expectations. They orbit their stars in ways that shouldn’t be possible, with atmospheres made of things scientists […]
How to Stack Images for Sharper Astrophotography Results
Stars don’t twinkle. That flicker in the night sky? It’s the atmosphere distorting light before it reaches your eyes. A […]
Choosing the Best Camera for Deep-Sky Astrophotography
Starlight left distant galaxies long before humans walked the Earth. When that ancient light finally reaches us, it holds secrets […]
The Best Red Flashlights for Preserving Night Vision While Observing
You can see better in the dark than you think. Step outside on a clear night, let your eyes adjust, […]
Beginner’s Guide to Astrophotography: What You Need to Get Started
Some of the light you see in the night sky has traveled for thousands, even millions, of years before reaching […]