Eric and Wendy Schmidt are backing a start-up-like approach to building a giant space telescope and powerful ground observatories.

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered a ravenous supermassive black hole that existed during a period of the cosmos called "cosmic noon" that occurred around 4 billion ...

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics are helping to lead planning efforts for NASA’s next major space telescope — and its purpose will be to ...

ASU’s SPARCS telescope successfully launched into orbit on Jan. 11 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, marking a milestone for ...

Betelgeuse is one of the brightest stars in the night sky and a familiar landmark in the constellation Orion. It has also long been a topic of intrigue for astronomers.

It's a reminder of why preserving pristine night skies remains essential for both astronomy and human wonder. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...