Aug. 1 is Women Astronomers Day, highlighting the historical achievements of women in astronomy. The designation honors the birthdate, in 1818, of Maria Mitchell, the first American woman astronomer ...

Maria Mitchell, the first widely recognized American woman scientist, gained international acclaim after discovering a comet in 1847. As Vassar College’s first astronomy professor, she advanced ...

An astronomy colloquium will be held today (Jan. 25) from 3 to 4 p.m. in Sears Building, Room 552. Laura Lopez, assistant professor of astronomy at Ohio State University, will present “Observational ...

Alfred University Assistant Astronomy Professor Connor Robinson recently lectured at the European Southern Observatory Headquarters outside of Munich, Ger., on a proposal to be submitted to NASA for ...

The Division of Physical and Biological Sciences has given its 2007-08 Outstanding Faculty Award to Douglas Lin, professor of astronomy and astrophysics. The award is the division’s highest honor, ...

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MACON, Ga. — A bright fireball streaked across the Georgia sky Thursday afternoon, startling residents and sparking a flurry of speculation about its origin. Josh Grant was driving northbound on I-75 ...