Astronomy

Hawaii Struggling To End Conflict Over Astronomy On Sacred Mountain

Native Hawaiians will now have more say over use of sacred Mauna Kea summit by scientists.
By AUDREY McAVOY, AP

These Are Some Of The Best Places For Stargazing In The U.S.

Your own backyard is probably even on the list. Here's where to go and how to properly soak in the night sky.
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Peculiar New 'Double Crater' On Moon Leaves Scientists Puzzled

NASA announced the discovery last week and claimed the origin "remains uncertain."
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The Moon Will Turn Blood Red This Weekend And Here's How To See It

“It’s going to be a treat," said NASA’s Noah Petro.
By MARCIA DUNN, AP

The Partial Lunar Eclipse Starts Around 1 a.m. Eastern And Will Be Around For Hours

It's the longest partial eclipse in 580 years and will be a sight to behold, astronomers say.
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13 Striking Photos You Missed This Week

A solar eclipse, the G-7 summit and a U.S. border crossing round out this week's most stunning images.
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13 Amazing Photos You Missed This Week

A lunar eclipse, a wayward seal and California wildfires round out this week's best images.
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Observatory Telescope Collapses

A radio telescope in Puerto Rico is completely destroyed after collapsing. The 900-ton receiver platform plummeted more than 400 feet, crashing onto the reflector dish below.
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Stare At The Depths Of A Sunspot, Courtesy Of These Solar Telescope Images

Captured by the GREGOR telescope in Spain, the high-resolution pictures offer a new glimpse at the sun's magnetic field.
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Earth Just Captured A Spiffy New Moon, But Don’t Get Too Attached To It

Captured "mini moons" have long been theorized. This is just the second one that's been spotted.
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