A new emulator is tackling the near-impossible task of mapping the universe's large-scale structure without sacrificing ...

An interest in astronomy may strike early in life or later. Regardless of what lit the fire of that interest, you need ...

Astronomers have successfully charted a colossal cluster of galaxies, extending billions of light years. This unprecedented exploration into cosmic structures could provide new insights into the ...

Skywatching enthusiasts, rejoice! The makers of a popular astronomy app have released a series of free star maps and new educational tools to help both casual and more experienced stargazers learn ...

Astronomy is often called the oldest branch of science. Since ancient times, humans have stared at the sky, cataloged its residents, marked new arrivals, and charted the constant stars and wandering ...

An international team led by the University of Geneva (UNIGE), including scientists from the National Center of Competence in ...

The newest Android app from the Google team is looking pretty awesome, and if it works like it says it does, then I’m going to be having some fun times this weekend out in the country. Google Sky Map ...

A team of researchers used almost 200 images of distant galaxies, whose light has been bent and magnified by this huge cluster, combined with the depth of Hubble data to measure the total mass of this ...

Twinkle, twinkle. It's warm enough to watch the night sky without a parka, at last, and there's plenty to see. Burlington Free Press reporter Molly Walsh caught up with Jack St. Louis, the president ...