The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) is alarmed by the threat to ground-based astronomy posed by proposals put forward by Elon Musk's SpaceX and Reflect Orbital. SpaceX has applied to launch one ...

As an astrophotographer, I structure my weeks around lunar phases, chasing stars and the country’s darkest stretches in my overlanding vehicle. My love of shooting the night sky borders on obsession, ...

In Alaska, we’re fortunate to experience dark skies; most of us frequently look up to see stars and often the aurora. That’s not the case in much of the world. Craig Childs, an explorer-writer who ...

Everything you absolutely need to know about selecting, using and optimizing your astrophotography equipment for the best possible astrophotos, from smartphones, to telescopes and mirrorless cameras.

Each spring, amateur astronomers attempt the ultimate stargazing challenge—an overnight quest to spot every galaxy, nebula, and star cluster in Charles Messier’s famous catalog. Photographer Alan Dyer ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Residents of Southern California who saw a mysterious streak in the nocturnal sky can chalk it up to another ...

One of Utah's "Mighty Five" national parks, Capitol Reef has some of the darkest skies in the U.S., making it an exceptional spot for stargazing. The park’s remote location and the nearby Dark Sky ...