NASA's Roman Space Telescope, slated for a 2027 launch, will provide insights into dark energy and exoplanets. It will undergo rigorous testing to ensure durability in space conditions.

Visibility: While Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are visible to the naked eye, Uranus and Neptune will require a telescope for observation. Kriti Barua is a professional content writer who has ...

The next great space telescope will study distant galaxies and faraway planets from an orbital outpost about a million miles from Earth. But first it has to be put together, piece by piece, in a ...

The legacy of Arecibo's nearly 60 years of astronomy research is strong, even after its loss in a dramatic 2020 collapse. Arecibo Observatory, located in Puerto Rico, was the world's second ...

This show is not welcomed by all and can significantly hinder both optical and radio astronomical observations ... known as the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope), which will study the entire ...

While Venus and Saturn are visible to the naked eye, a pair of binoculars or a basic telescope can enhance the view, especially for those wanting to glimpse Saturn’s rings. This alignment is part of a ...

Why it's so special: This iconic montage features images of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune captured between 2014 and 2024 as part of the Hubble Space Telescope's Outer Planet Atmospheres ...

Few knew President Jimmy Carter, who had a fascination with astronomy, used to go to the ... There his son Jeffrey had set up a tracking telescope, Carter said in his book, A Full Life.

Taken together, these missions, unfolding over the next 12 months, aim to paint a more complete picture of what we stand to gain from spaceflight and astronomical research. It’s a reminder that ...

"The asteroid takes 5.5 years to orbit the sun. Its closest point to the sun (perihelion) is 1.2 astronomical units." You can likely spot meteors during the Quadrantid meteor shower with the ...

The year 2025 promises to be an exciting one for stargazers, with a variety of celestial events scheduled to occur. Starting from Quadrantid meteor shower to lunar eclipses, supermoons, here are ...

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable astronomical year ... Best view location: Worldwide (with a telescope). Best viewing tips: During this time, Saturn's rings will be almost invisible ...