This week, I finished teaching a semester-long course on particle physics. This topic has close connections with astronomy. For example, which subatomic particle makes up dark matter? Teaching always ...

EDWARDS ” For most of us, reading the night sky is limited to spotting Orion, the Big Dipper, the Milky Way, the occasional planet and the moon. Most of us are clear on important astronomical concepts ...

"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 ...

Planetarium show attendees select their seats before a show. The Royden G. Derrick Planetarium on BYU's campus provides weekly shows to students and the public, according to the website. (Ty Mullen) ...

Veteran skywatchers say looking at the night sky is fun, educational and even awe-inspiring. The celestial views won't be anywhere near as crisp and detailed as those captured by the Hubble Space ...

AstroDay participants look at constellation outlines inside Starlab. By clicking to sign up, you agree to Star-Advertiser's and Google's Terms of Service and Privacy ...

Under the direction of science, technology, art, and math teacher Adrien Kaye, Sea Cliff School fifth graders participated in an educational hands-on astronomy learning experience with their younger ...

It's a lot harder to reach for the stars—and everything else in space—when you have to spell out by hand their names and all the technical terms related to them. That's why the International ...

Develop an understanding of the following theoretical foundations of astronomy with special emphasis on: Stellar Evolution Planetary Astronomy Orbital Mechanics Special and General Relativity Develop ...

To volunteer to help on astronomy night, contact Kristina Horton at (970) 468-2098 or at [email protected]. No experience necessary. Volunteers should arrive around 5:15 p.m. and will ...

EVERETT — People interested in astronomy can learn more by attending the annual fall skywatching parties planned for tonight and Saturday. The Everett Astronomical Society will hold free public ...