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Astrophysicist Paul Sutter illuminates the origin of ancient radiation leftover from the earliest moments of the universe; the flash of … More

“Light is made of photons. You know, the quantum of electromagnetism.” OK, what does all that really mean? Astrophysicist Paul … More

Astrophotographer Giuseppe Petricca took the image from Sulmona, Abruzzo, Italy. The dots forming a curved figure-8 in the sky mark … More

"The Martian" won for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (yes, the harrowing tale of survival against long odds … More

Often overlooked, Uranus, one of the solar system’s "ice giants," can prove a challenging, but worthwhile target for amateur astronomers … More

Dwayne Day concludes his review of US intelligence of Soviet lunar mission plans with monitoring of the failed N-1 launches … More

As NASA works to complete the James Webb Space Telescope for launch in less than three years, it’s also beginning … More

Recently declassified documents have provided new insights into the Air Force’s Manned Orbiting Laboratory program that was cancelled in 1969. … More