In this episode, Astronomy magazine Editor Dave Eicher invites you to head out during the early evening hours of March 5. That evening, the Moon will pass quite close to the Pleiades star cluster.

Mar. 11, 2025 — A new study presents a compelling new model for the formation of super-Earths and mini-Neptunes -- planets that are 1 to 4 times the size of Earth and among the most common in ...

Using the Australia Telescope Compact Array (ATCA), astronomers have performed high-resolution observations of a nearby pulsar wind nebula in the supernova remnant G11.2−0.3. Results of the ...

An issue with a ground system that supports the Falcon 9 rocket led to a postponement of at least one day of the latest rotation of space station crews. By Kenneth Chang The SPHEREx telescope ...

Read more below Best budget telescope Best budget telescope The Celestron Inspire 100AZ is a great beginner scope for anyone just getting started with astronomy, it comes with a variety of ...

Lunar: A History of the Moon in Myths, Maps, and Matter compiles 44 hand-drawn cartographic charts created by illustrator-cartographers from the U.S. Geological Survey. This 256-page hardback ...

Astronomy and planetary science are the study of objects and phenomena that occur beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. This includes investigating stars and their interaction with each other and the ...

Astronomy and astrophysics are the study of objects and phenomena that are found beyond our solar system. This combines theoretical simulations and observation with both terrestrial and space ...

The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor reports the first space mission led by the U-M Department of Astronomy is scheduled to launch in 2029 with the support of a NASA grant worth $10 million. The ...

Prosthetic body parts, lampshade hats and other surprising trends from fashion month. By Kate LanphearPatrick LiNick HaramisAngela Koh and Jameson Montgomery Thoughtful pairings of cool silks ...

Mar. 11, 2025 — Researchers have identified genetic changes in blood stem cells from frequent blood donors that support the production of new, non-cancerous cells. Understanding the differences ...

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