About 1.3 billion light-years away, two massive black holes had merged, and the resulting shockwave—a gravitational wave—was strong enough for LIGO to detect the moment it washed over Earth. Since ...

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Radio astronomer Emma Chapman explains why the radio view of the universe is so crucial to space exploration, astronomy, and ...

With 263 antennas spread across the U.S. and Mexico, the Next Generation Very Large Array, would join a new wave of radio ...

In “Citizen Science in Astronomy (Part 7),” SETI Institute astronomers Dr. Franck Marchis and Dr. Lauren Sgro highlight two rare and compelling discoveries and the crucial role of citizen scientists ...

What would you do if you woke up on a spaceship light-years from Earth without knowing why you’re there? Project Hail Mary opens in theaters March 20. Ahead of the film’s release, Astronomy spoke with ...

Earth's Moon, a constant companion for billions of years, profoundly shapes our planet. It drives ocean tides, stabilizes ...

"Getting the camera to the summit was the last major piece in the puzzle." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. After two decades of ...

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