Halfway between the celestial poles is the celestial equator, a projection of Earth’s equator onto the sky. The stars on the celestial equator rise due east and set due west. Delta Orionis, the ...

The members of the CSUN Astronomy Club share a passion for anything and everything celestial and host numerous activities that engage the whole CSUN community, from movie nights to discussions. “I ...

All living creatures are affected by the cycles of celestial objects. Humans have always been locked into the rhythms of sunrise and sunset, the phases of the Moon, and the seasons. We left some of ...

Spread the loveAs the cosmos continues to captivate skywatchers, March 26 presents a spectacular opportunity for astronomy enthusiasts and casual stargazers alike. On this date, the moon will reach ...

Before we had access to stunning photos of our galaxy from ground- and space-based telescopes, visionaries like Étienne Trouvelot’s captured celestial magic through their art Carolyn Russo Plate IV, ...

On Thursday, June 22, the Bowdoin observatory took to the skies. Well, not exactly. But for several hours, the building was “in the air,” that is, raised above ground and, slowly, rolled to a new, ...

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The Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) is delighted to announce that the recipient of the 2016 Dirk Brouwer Award is Professor Rosemary F. G. Wyse of ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Looking for some inspiration to get out this fall and winter to watch (and maybe even photograph) some celestial events? Look no ...