In our galaxy, a supernova explodes about once or twice each century. But historical astronomical records show that the last Milky Way core-collapse supernova seen by humans was about 1,000 years ago.

Austin Peay State University hosts three free public observatory nights in spring 2026. Join astronomy events this spring ...

NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory temporarily halts science operations to reduce orbital drag, preparing for a commercial reboost mission with Katalyst Space Technologies.

The John J. McCarthy Observatory - run by volunteers on the grounds of New Milford High School - has been watching the night sky for 25 years.

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is starting operations in Chile, and will survey the southern night sky in detail every few days for 10 years. Astronomers are hoping to use the observatory to learn more ...

On February 11, 2010, NASA launched a spacecraft to study the inner workings of the sun. [‘On This Day in Space’ Video Series ...

The 18-story silhouette of the nearly completed Vera C. Rubin Observatory loomed above as I looked over a field of construction remnants a few weeks back. Beside me were two-ton custom jigs and dozens ...

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has begun the 10-year-long Legacy Survey of Space and Time to investigate mysteries like the nature of dark energy. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

The discovery of astronomers Father Gabriele Gionti and Father Matteo Galaverni ‘could spark a revolution in our understanding of the early universe.’ Pope Benedict XVI (l) visits with observatory ...

The observatory is on the grounds of the Julian Curtiss School and is open the first and third Wednesdays.