A class of University of Texas astronomy students has discovered that nearby dwarf galaxy Segue-1 seems to host a ...

Astronomers spotted the largest flare ever released from a supermassive black hole as it snacked on a giant star.

Stargazers can expect to see around 20 meteors an hour during the peak of the Orionids. Learn more about October astronomy event.

NASA's proposed 2026 budget is dramatically smaller than its current budget. Many NASA science missions face cuts or cancellation. Some major telescopes and planetary exploration projects are at risk.

Astronomical sonification, the conversion of astronomical data into audible sound, is a growing field with applications in scientific analysis, public outreach, and accessibility for visually impaired ...

It's a reminder of why preserving pristine night skies remains essential for both astronomy and human wonder.

The four presenters will have 10 minutes apiece to compete by using the planetarium visuals, explaining a part of the ...

When the National Science Foundation announced a competition to fund institutes in astronomy and AI in the summer of 2023, physics and astronomy Prof. Vicky Kalogera brought together a team of ...

The discovery of a new celestial object in the Earth's neighborhood has created a buzz online asking whether the planet now has a second moon in its orbit.

As humans began to explore outer space in the latter half of the 20th century, radio waves proved a powerful tool. Scientists could send out radio waves to communicate with satellites, rockets and ...

The observatory’s proximity to Kirkwood Avenue, a hotspot for IU students, helps attract people outside of the astronomy department. Aida Melgarejo, a Spanish linguistics student, said she came across ...