Today, the European Space Agency's gamma-ray telescope ends its observations. During its 22 years in space, Integral has reshaped our view of the most dramatic events in the universe. The high-energy observatory played a ... Astronomy ...
This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher: The Moon meets the Pleiades Observing,The Moon,Upcoming Events Don’t miss this month’s total lunar eclipse Telescopes and Equipment,Upcoming Events The NEAF Expo is back again for its 34th year ...
Research26 Feb 2025Nature Astronomy P: 1-9 Confined tumbling state as the origin of the excess of slowly rotating asteroids Asteroids with unstable rotation could be the origin of the observed excess of slow-rotating asteroids. By fitting the gap in the spin–size distribution, this work shows...
Astronomers often spend their time lost among the stars, but the science of astronomy and the hobby of stargazing are also communal affairs. So, don’t be a stranger—find a group to get involved with today! Find an Event or Club Near You ...
This year, the Perseid Meteor Shower peaks on a weekend, and—with an almost New Moon—we are in for a spectacular show. Published:Jul 26, 2023 The European Astronomy Community Meets Last week saw the annual meeting of the European Astronomical Society in Kraków, Poland. timeanddate was th...
Today, that distinction has mostly disappeared. Professional astronomers are highly educated individuals who typically have a PhD in physics or astronomy and are employed by research institutions or universities. They spend the majority of their time working on research, although they quite often have ...
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AOP recently announced the introduction of a new interactive outdoor activity comprised of two routes. The astronomy-themed Cosmo Lost in Space trail is for children, whilst Astropark Journey, an augmented reality trail, is for an adult audience. Designed by Brilliant Trails and supported by Touri...
Milky Way’s central black hole constantly bubbles with lightTech Explorist18:49 Wed, 19 FebMilky WayBlack HolesAstronomy Jerusalem Post Chances of asteroid striking Earth in the next decade has nearly doubled, NASA saysABC News05:46 Tue, 11 FebAsteroids, Comets and MeteoroidsAerospace and Def...
In addition to being incredible events, Type 1a supernovae are useful astronometric tools. As part of the Cosmic Distance Ladder, these explosions allow astronomers to measure the distances to objects millions or billions of light-years away. This is vital to measuring the rate at which the ...