On September 14, 2015, humanity crossed a cosmic threshold. LIGO detected gravitational waves - ripples in spacetime ...

Observational astronomy, largely shutdown since March, is getting back to work thanks to slowly declining COVID-19 cases in Chile and new workplace practices.

The course provides project-based practical experience in observational astronomy. Guided by faculty, students will make their own astronomical investigations using telescoped, cameras, and ...

The observational astronomy course at West Point consists of two parts. The lecture portion is taught by a lab technician and Paula Fekete, an associate professor at the Academy's Department of ...

New observations support the idea that hot, diffuse threads of gas called cosmic filaments connect clusters of galaxies ...

Astronomy was born out of humankind's ancient fascination with the star-studded sky. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works ...

Observational Astronomy. By Arthur Mee (Cardiff: Daniel Owen and Co., 1893.) THIS small book should serve the purpose for which it is issued; the object being to provide the beginner with an ...

Come join us for a hands-on Astronomy camp this summer with Bethel Physics & Engineering faculty. Possible topics for activities may include: telescope basics and set-up, basic observational astronomy ...

Astronomy degrees are a combination of learning theory about the universe, and spending time actually observing the skies. In the first year students will gain a basic understanding of the core ...

Astronomers using the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) Very Large Telescope (VLT) have discovered the brightest galaxy in the early universe and found strong evidence that examples of the ...

While it may surprise many, Delhi holds hidden gems for stargazers. From peaceful observatories to secret suburban skies, ...