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

Every broadcast Earth has sent into deep space

• Thursday, May 21, 2026
• By Ben Conway

A practical explainer of Earths expanding radio footprint and what truly escapes into spac...

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 ...