The 247th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS 247) is being held Jan. 4 to Jan. 8 and will feature remarkable findings in exoplanet research and discussions shaping the future of ...

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Donald G. York, an astronomer with the University of Chicago who helped revolutionize the field as a co-founder of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey and made pioneering contributions to the study of the ...

Since its founding in 1894, Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff has been a beacon of astronomical discovery, its scientists famously identifying Pluto and revealing the expanding universe. Now, Lowell ...

A sliver of space where scientists found Segue 1, a faint dwarf galaxy about 75,000 light-years away, in 2006. Credit: Marla Geha / W.M. Keck Observatory It started with a homework assignment: A ...

The article recounts the author's personal journey into astronomy, highlighting several influential beginner astronomy guidebooks from various eras, including "Stars: A Guide to the Constellations," ...

Astronomers and expert stargazers share their top skywatching tips for beginners. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. There's no ...