It’s Christmas morning. Snow is gently falling outside, cinnamon rolls are baking in the kitchen, and you just opened the present you’ve been dreaming of — a telescope! But after the initial ...

The Harlan J. Smith Scholars program involves astronomy undergraduates in observing on a major telescope. The University of Texas at Austin offers unmatched opportunities for undergraduates to conduct ...

Find out what's up in your night sky during June 2026 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

Long before the full moon rises, shifting sunlight transforms the lunar surface into one of the sky's best telescope targets.

From remote peaks to observatory sites, these North Carolina stargazing spots reveal brilliant night skies and cosmic views.

If you're planning to point a telescope at the moon this week, don't wait for the full moon. The best lunar views actually come when the moon is only half-lit or slightly gibbous, when long shadows ...