The XXVIIIth General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) ends today in Beijing, China. One of the largest astronomy meetings ever held, it saw a pot pourri of frontline astronomy ...

The Universe is full of radiation of all types but most of this does not reach us here on Earth because our atmosphere blocks out many wavelengths of radiation, but lets others through. Fortunately ...

Stellar astronomy and planetary systems form a cornerstone of astrophysical research, uniting our understanding of the life cycles of stars with the intricate architecture of the systems that form ...

"The gamma-ray burst traveled through intergalactic space at the speed of light for eleven billion years, during which time the Sun and the planets were born." — Timothy Ferris, in the film version of ...

The latest news and top stories on the International Astronomical Union Office of Astronomy for Education. A prominent Heidelberg, Germany-based educational office, the IAU OAE is dedicated to ...

NOTE TO EDITORS: Members of the news media and public are invited to attend the first talk in the 2001-2002 Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series at Foothill College. The first talk will be ...

Astronomy magazine currently has two open positions for space enthusiasts with the right combination of skills and experience. If you or someone you know would be a good fit for one of the roles, we ...

The latest news and top stories on the National Astronomy Education Coordinator Team for China, Hong Kong. A prominent China and Hong Kong-based coordinating body, this team operates under the ...

The universe tells us its story mainly through light and other wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation. We learn about the planets, stars, and galaxies by their light—visible light, and also ...