Using a phenomenon known as gravitational lensing, it might be possible to use the sun as a gigantic telescope to peer deep ...

The spacecraft bus that will deliver NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to its orbit and enable it to function once ...

Hubble Space Telescope image of the Carousel Lens, taken in two 10-minute exposures, one using an optical filter and another using an infrared filter. The “L” indicators near the center (La, Lb, Lc, ...

An artist's conception of the James Webb Space Telescope observing the cosmos 1 million miles from Earth. Credit: NASA-GSFC / Adriana M. Gutierrez (CI Lab) The far outskirts of our galaxy are ...

With the advent of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), which can separate the stars individually, it was hoped that we would have an answer to this tension. Frustratingly, this hasn't yet happened.

Whether you want to catch a glimpse of Venus and Mars or take a look at even more distant worlds, the best telescopes for seeing planets will give you the most satisfaction. Planets are a great ...

Sep. 17, 2024 — With the help of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, an international team of scientists has found more black holes in the early universe than has previously been reported.

In a rare and extraordinary discovery, researchers have identified a unique configuration of galaxies that form the most ...

WorldWide Telescope is a tool for showcasing astronomical data and knowledge. The American Astronomical Society (AAS) is a founding sponsor of the WorldWide Telescope project and assisted with its ...

Even in the fall and winter, you will want to protect your eyes. These are the best prescription sunglasses to help you do just that. Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of ...

It’s the object in the night sky that humanity knows best ― and the one that’s easiest to study. Whether your tools are a telescope, a pair of binoculars, or just your eyes, you can find plenty of ...