The latest adventure for the kooky camera looks skyward.

Could it be that at least some of the novel particles that Large Hadron Collider collisions make are outside of its famously massive detectors? A prototype detector called CODEX-β will try to find out ...

Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences – and yet also one of the most modern. The Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Heidelberg is proof of this. The researchers here decipher the mysteries of the ...

Explore the beauty of space through a hyper realistic drawing tutorial featuring Earth surrounded by stars and cosmic depth. This step-by-step guide focuses on planetary texture, lighting, and shadow ...

Our Department of Physics and Astronomy offers a vibrant, world-class environment for students interested in a diverse array of problems in the physical sciences. Our research encompasses a broad range ...

The SETI Institute’s Astronomy Activation Ambassadors (AAA) program (2016-25) was one of more than 30 education projects funded by NASA’s Science Mission Directorate for Science Activation (SciAct).

A recent SpaceNews opinion article argued that it is time to “take astronomy off Earth.” The suggestion is straightforward: If satellite constellations and commercial space activity threaten ...

Beginning February 2025, all Astronomy Night tickets must be purchased in advance. You may purchase tickets for all Astronomy Night Shows at our page on PurplePass. For individual show tickets, please ...

Discover how the universe works. At Calvin, we're constantly amazed by the wonders of creation. Join us in exploring the “world of things,” which includes the fascinating interactions of quantum ...

2025 has been a remarkable year for astronomical discoveries, with the launch of exciting new science missions that are fueling our expanding knowledge of the cosmos and will continue to propel ...

From aurora borealis to the Milky Way to distant nebulae, cosmic phenomena induces wonder like little else. When faced with distant galaxies and the seemingly endless sea of trillions of stars—a ...

Think back to what you learned about astronomy in elementary school. If you’re like most people, you may have had to memorize the order of the planets, or perhaps even make some kind of diorama of our ...