The idea of 3D printing your own telescope sounds like the perfect blend of maker culture and backyard astronomy. You get to put your printer to work on something serious, assemble a real optical ...

This is the first time humans have laid eyes on these deep space objects.

But best be quick, it might not be visible for long!

Skywatchers across parts of North America are getting front-row seats to a lunar occultation, where Luna makes one of the ...

A spectacular new image from the James Webb Space Telescope reveals intricate structures inside the Helix Nebula, where a dying sunlike star is enriching the galaxy with the elements needed for life.

Federal Astrophysicist and External Relations Lead at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Smithsonian Institution In 2026, astronauts will travel around the Moon for the first time since the ...

Among other things, the James Webb Space Telescope is designed to get us closer to finding habitable worlds around faraway stars. From its perch a million miles from Earth, Webb’s huge gold-coated ...

The vast cosmos stretching beyond us feels unreachable, except to a select few seasoned scientists and space agencies. However, deep space exploration has become significantly more accessible, largely ...

NASA completes assembly of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The observatory will enter final testing before launch, providing infrared surveys and cosmic data for astronomy research.

After a string of dramatic failures, the huge Starship rocket from SpaceX had a fully successful test on Oct. 13, 2025. A couple more test flights, and SpaceX plans to launch it into orbit. A month ...

Our picks of the best telescopes for kids are easy to use, affordable and a great way to introduce youngsters to the night sky. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...