Formerly the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, the observatory was renamed in 2020 to honor Vera Rubin, who died at 88 in 2016 ...

This ZWO scope promises that anyone can capture high-quality images of stars, nebulae, and even the Sun, no imaging knowledge ...

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The James Webb space telescope had several stunning findings this year that changed how we understand the universe.

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Another year of skywatching is upon us, and there's a lot to look forward to in 2025!

With a little familiarization and preparation your new telescope can open a world of exploration rather than end up in the back of a closet.

An object that orbits in the space between Jupiter and Neptune has chemistry that could tell us more about the birth of the ...

Astrophotography enthusiasts capture stunning images of the sun in solar maximum phase using specialized equipment and ...

Welcome to WTOP’s inaugural monthly feature of “What’s up in the sky?” Here’s what D.C. stargazers can watch for regarding ...

IRISH stargazers will have the opportunity to spot the “most spectacular sight to the naked eye” during all of January. And ...