Welcome to Astronomy 101. In this series, we explain fundamental concepts and describe intriguing objects in the cosmos. In this episode, I’ll discuss some of the most familiar sights in the ...

Astronomy magazine Senior Editor Richard Talcott introduces the Astronomy 101 video series with a look at one of the weirdest objects in the universe: black holes.

Finding guidance: Scott suggests astronomy clubs. “I’ve never been in a hobby that has so few egos and so many people who want to help, who enjoy teaching, enjoy sharing, enjoy each other’s ...

Teaching the science of climate change through Astronomy 101 : Short Wave Years ago, astronomy professors started noticing something that troubled them: Many of their students didn't understand ...

Astronomy 101: First Assignment for Columbia Course Turns Its Telescope to the ‘Genocide’ Unfolding in Gaza ‘I was completely thrown for a loop. I thought I was hallucinating for a second,’ a Jewish ...

Could you pass Astronomy 101? Take the quiz! Updated Nov. 29, 2016, 1:58 p.m. ET By Liz Fuller-Wright Correspondent. @lizfullerwright. 1. What's the brightest star in the night sky?

David Blair: Welcome to Gravitational Astronomy 101. You are starting university in an auspicious year, the second International Year of Astronomy. The first was 50 years ago, in 2009.

Astronomy 101 for Coloradans: Clubs, apps and telescope stores helping earthlings reach for the skies The universe of amateur astronomers is expanding rapidly while new space exploration ramps up.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that.

Years ago, astronomy professors started noticing something that troubled them: Many of their students didn't understand climate change and the science supporting it. So a small group of professors ...