An interest in astronomy may strike early in life or later. Regardless of what lit the fire of that interest, you need knowledge to help you understand the universe. Some of the most important sources ...

The article discusses three main telescope types: refractors (best for bright objects, portable), reflectors (best for faint objects, larger apertures), and catadioptrics (compromise between aperture ...

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To read remarks by William K. Hartmann - and other early graduates of the Lunar and Planetary Lab - on their beginning astronomy experiences at the UA, check out the ...

The observatory’s proximity to Kirkwood Avenue, a hotspot for IU students, helps attract people outside of the astronomy department. Aida Melgarejo, a Spanish linguistics student, said she came across ...

Sir Francis Graham-Smith in 2007: he carried out much important work on pulsars - Science Photo Library Sir Francis Graham-Smith, the former Astronomer Royal, who has died aged 102, was a pioneer of ...

Astrophysicist Dr Jayant Narlikar was a rare scientist who was known for his efforts to make science accessible, bringing the wonders of the cosmos closer to the public. He founded the ...