When we observe distant celestial objects, there is a possible catch: Is that star I am observing really as reddish as it ...

Our guide to the best stargazing apps labels the top options to assist stargazers in different ways ahead of upcoming meteor showers. The best stargazing apps are useful tools for all astronomers ...

Voluminous clouds of cosmic dust permeate our galaxy, but only recently has software allowed detailed observations of the ...

BEIJING -- Chinese and foreign astronomers have unveiled the first three-dimensional map of the properties of interstellar ...

Astronomers have constructed the first detailed 3D map of the properties of cosmic dust in our home galaxy. For their map, the astronomers used 130 million spectra from ESA's Gaia mission, results ...

from stars and constellations to bright planets, the moon, and sometimes special events like meteor showers. Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can ...

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