Maybe you have had a casual interest in astronomy for years, looking up at the night sky every chance you get. Or maybe you’ve just recently become interested in the wonders hanging high above our ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Children love looking up at the stars and imagining distant galaxies, but with just their eyes, they can ...

The ringed gas giant Saturn comes into focus at Westmont’s stargazing event tonight, Friday, Sept. 19, beginning at sunset and lasting several hours at the Westmont Observatory. The solar system’s ...

The Keck Telescope at Westmont's observatory will allow for the public to view the stars Mizar and Alcor. (Courtesy photo) Westmont will open its observatory and powerful Keck Telescope for this month ...

Seeing the stars or the moon doesn’t have to be complicated; even a beginner can do it with the right scope. By John Alexander Published Feb 27, 2025 9:15 AM EST We may earn revenue from the products ...

Dr. Giovanni Fazio, from the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory discusses the Spitzer Space Telescope. Launched on 25 August 2003, the telescope is producing an exciting new view of the Universe ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - The William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College will host a free telescope viewing of the total lunar eclipse on Friday, March 14. The eclipse will be visible through ...

Kitt Peak National Observatory is installing a new telescope exclusively for public viewing, expanding its popular nightly observing program by nearly half. The 16-inch optical telescope, built in ...