A dedicated scan for signs of radio-transmitting technology in interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has come back with absolute ...

With 3I/ATLAS slated to make its Earth tour in two days, amateur photographers and astronomers alike are scrambling to catch ...

For most of us who are not astronomers, the image that comes to mind when describing a reflecting telescope is of a huge instrument in its own domed-roof building on a mountain top. But a ...

Why it's so special: What are the smallest stars? A deep dive into the star-forming Flame Nebula by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revealed free-floating, Jupiter-size objects that could ...

One story rose above all the others — new and older telescopes are putting us on the cusp of monumental discoveries about our universe.

The search for extraterrestrial life represents one of humanity’s most profound scientific quests—one that could fundamentally reshape our understanding of our place in the universe. Yet current ...

In a cosmic fireworks display, scientists have observed two objects colliding around a bright star 25 light-years from Earth.

The DWARF 3 smart telescope takes high-quality photos of celestial objects easily. It features a user-friendly app and automatic object tracking. The telescope includes multiple lenses and filters for ...

January for lovers of astronomy is highlighted by the Quadrantid meteor shower, as Greg Redfern highlights in January’s ...

Planetary alignments, a total lunar eclipse, and meteor showers are highlights to look for in the coming year.

Smithsonian STARS— Scientists Taking Astronomy to Rural Schools— aims to bridge gaps in access to hands-on STEM learning opportunities for children in rural and tribal nation schools by providing a ...