Claiming Plato founded the first university misses the mark. The Greeks were latecomers.

In Astronomy’s 2022 list of the 20 greatest astronomers of all time, Associate Editor Michael Bakich put Johannes Kepler, born Dec. 27, 1571, in Germany, at No. 3. He was ranked behind only his ...

In the run up to Christmas, carols fill the air. Many have an astronomical twist, singing of the "Christmas Star" from the story of the nativity. Described in the Gospel of Matthew, the star guided ...

From new exoplanetary neighbors and a weakening dark energy to the best evidence for life on Mars and an interstellar comet that's got everyone talking, 2025 has been jam-packed with astronomical ...

I look up to Mike Burroughs as he seems the kind of guy that lives by “Do or do not, there is no try”, which is one of my ...

"Dark matter can be red hot when it is born, but still have time to cool down before galaxies begin to form." ...

Our picks of the best telescopes for kids are easy to use, affordable and a great way to introduce youngsters to the night sky. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Jupiter achieves opposition on January 10, providing optimal viewing of its extensive atmospheric details and dynamic Galilean moon transits, including a rare overlapping shadow transit of Callisto.

Our picks of the best small telescopes are all under 10kg, making them perfect for traveling to dark sky sites or setting up on your balcony or backyard. When you purchase through links on our site, ...

Brian Cox once toured as a keyboardist in major rock and pop bands. Now he’s a particle physicist on a new world tour with a dazzling show he designed in an era of science disinformation and denial.