Astronomy and Science News

Read the latest astronomy and science news, discoveries, mission updates, sky events, and research stories for amateur astronomers and enthusiasts.

Astronomy

47 million galaxies: A sunning new view of our universe

• Monday, April 20, 2026
• By Russ Scritchfield

Scientists unveil a sweeping three dimensional map of the cosmos that anchors new tests of...

Astronomy

Back to the Moon

• Saturday, April 4, 2026
• By Richard Harris

Back to the Moon follows Artemis II, the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. Get th...

Astronomy

Why Maui does not want the Haleakala telescope project

• Wednesday, March 25, 2026
• By Richard Harris

A grounded look at defense astronomy and island ecology that weighs science gains against ...

Astronomy

Galaxies previously unseen discovered with help from physicist

• Tuesday, March 24, 2026
• By Richard Harris

Through Lyman alpha mapping and computational inference, Galaxies Previously Unseen Discov...