Back in March and April, I offered my advice for guidebooks — first for the novice, then for the more advanced astronomy buff. At the time, I voiced the concern that I would accidentally omit a ...

Astronomy enthusiasts today have an astounding array of observing aids available at their fingertips. From computer simulations to phone and tablet apps, some may say there is little need for paper ...

April 12, 2024 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you’re one of the millions of Americans who looked at the ...

If you're just getting started in astronomy, the best thing to do is to first spend some time under the stars with just your eyes and get acquainted with the brighter stars and constellations. The ...

Stars are drama queens,” Danielo Vidal told a small group of American tourists as we huddled around a refractor telescope in Chile’s Atacama desert. “They always die with a scandal.” With that, he ...

Astronomy is a subject as vast and fascinating as the night sky itself. Humans have been charting out changes in the heavens for thousands of years. During that time, our species’ growing ...

"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 ...

Skywatchers in 2024 will have a bounty of astronomical phenomena to enjoy throughout the year, including two lunar eclipses, two comets, several meteor showers and four supermoons. But it's the April ...

We now have a fine opportunity to view the planet that many astronomy guide books refer to as the most difficult of the naked-eye planets to see. The planet in question is Mercury. Beginning now and ...