My students always chuckle when I point out constellations with two or three stars like Canis Minor and tell them those several points of light represent a dog. Or a crab. Or a sextant. All those ...

The Mercury program's name, chosen by Abe Silverstein in 1958, was inspired by the Roman messenger god, aligning with a pre-existing tradition of using Greco-Roman mythological names for space ...

The asteroid's neck, or "collum," — which joins the two lobes — has been named Windover. The name comes from the Windover Archaeological Site, which is near Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in ...

We always talk about the dog days of summer — those scorching days from late July to mid-August when Sirius, the Dog Star, rises and falls with the sun. But did you know that cats are also represented ...

A new public competition will allow a lucky astronomy enthusiast to name one of Earth's tiny "quasi-moons." Here's everything you need to know about how to enter the competition for free. When you ...

If you step out the door on a clear, dark night at this time of year, you’ll find the great constellation called Ursa Major high in the sky below Polaris, the pole star. You might even be able to pick ...

Students published their scientific findings about the physical properties of an asteroid between Mars and Jupiter, which ...

Veteran astronomer Daniel Horenstein has been named manager of the Buhl Planetarium & Observatory at the Carnegie Science Center. Horenstein brings a wealth of research experience studying the stars ...

On Sept. 28 2020, the University of Maine board of trustees approved to have the name of the Emera Astronomy Center changed to the Versant Power Astronomy Center. This change comes amidst the ...

There may not be an alien planet named Heinlein any time soon if the International Astronomical Union (IAU) gets its way. The astronomy group issued a reminder April 12 that it is the only body ...

Astronomy is a wonderful hobby or interest for the entire family and we hope Seeing in the Dark has encouraged you and your family to do some stargazing. This website is designed to help. Its features ...

HONOLULU (AP) — The University of Hawaii has appointed the next director for its Institute for Astronomy. Doug Simons, the executive director of the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope on Mauna Kea, will ...