Plans for a new Scottish Dark Sky Observatory (SDSO) have been submitted more than four years after the old one was destroyed ...

A first-of-its-kind space telescope could soon launch into orbit and potentially chart a new path forward for astronomy.

A billionaire-backed philanthropic organization is funding the development of a series of new observatories, including a ...

The historic Yerkes Observatory, which houses the world’s largest refracting telescope, will live again thanks to a new agreement announced Tuesday. According to the deal, ownership of the famed ...

Plans for a housing scheme have been opposed over fears light pollution from the development will impact on a nearby ...

The Rochester Institute of Technology Observatory will hold an open house this month on the night of the total lunar eclipse. Members of the Rochester community are invited to observe the lunar ...

public, including a new virtual reality theatre. The redevelopment will ensure Mt Stromlo remains a world-class astronomy research and education facility, ANU Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Chubb said.

The number of residents objecting to a housing scheme near to an observatory in Pontefract has increased to more than 650.

The Lake Afton Public Observatory is set to close after its last program on Aug. 22. (July 14, 2015) Fernando Salazar File photo The Lake Afton Public Observatory may not be going dark after all.

Scientists in Europe will unveil plans today for an ambitious new observatory to seek out gravitational waves — tiny ripples in the fabric of space-time — and potentially uncover secrets of the ...

The evening will begin with a screened astronomical presentation on current astronomy topics. Guests will then be guided on a ...