This week, I finished teaching a semester-long course on particle physics. This topic has close connections with astronomy. For example, which subatomic particle makes up dark matter? Teaching always ...

EDWARDS ” For most of us, reading the night sky is limited to spotting Orion, the Big Dipper, the Milky Way, the occasional planet and the moon. Most of us are clear on important astronomical concepts ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." These days, high-tech cameras and sensors enable modern astronomers to do everything from hunting for ...

Planetarium show attendees select their seats before a show. The Royden G. Derrick Planetarium on BYU's campus provides weekly shows to students and the public, according to the website. (Ty Mullen) ...

Veteran skywatchers say looking at the night sky is fun, educational and even awe-inspiring. The celestial views won't be anywhere near as crisp and detailed as those captured by the Hubble Space ...

Under the direction of science, technology, art, and math teacher Adrien Kaye, Sea Cliff School fifth graders participated in an educational hands-on astronomy learning experience with their younger ...

Meghan Bartels is a science journalist based in New York City who covers the science happening on the surface of Earth. She can be reached via email. It's a lot harder to reach for the stars—and ...

To volunteer to help on astronomy night, contact Kristina Horton at (970) 468-2098 or at khorton@keystonescienceschool.org. No experience necessary. Volunteers should arrive around 5:15 p.m. and will ...

EVERETT — People interested in astronomy can learn more by attending the annual fall skywatching parties planned for tonight and Saturday. The Everett Astronomical Society will hold free public ...

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