The effects of a proposed green-energy facility in Chile could be devastating for some of the most powerful instruments ...

Astronomers have confirmed the existence of four planets orbiting a star less than 6 light-years away with help from some of ...

SpaceX and other companies plan to launch tens of thousands of satellites, which could mar astronomical observations and pollute the atmosphere.

The stunning comet C/2024 G3 lights up the sunset sky over Chile's Very Large Telescope in this spectacular photo.

On top of all that, there’s a federal-building fire sale underway. DOGE has begun the process of canceling leases on hundreds ...

An in-depth technical analysis by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) has evaluated the impact of the INNA megaproject on the facilities at the Paranal Observatory, Chile — and the results are ...

As the Trump administration continues to slash federal spending, rumored cuts to science funding has left the future of Big ...

At 7:30 p.m. more than 30 laser beams will shine from the top of the landmark as part of an art installation called "GuideStar." ...

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 ...

The tours offer the chance for residents to learn about the scientific, cultural, and environmental importance of the mauna, as well as career pathways in engineering and astronomy.

Residents can learn about the scientific, cultural, and environmental importance of the mauna, as well as career pathways in engineering and astronomy.

Published as a cover story in Science on Friday, this cosmic atlas solves a decade-old challenge in astronomy by revealing ...