Snow Moon will be visible Feb. 1. What we know about it, including peak illumination and if skies will be clear in Oklahoma.

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When my colleagues and I send them out to explore our solar system, it's important for us to understand the 3D map of our ...

Over decades, he’s changed how his peers view the heavens. Space isn’t just an endless canvas to be studied at leisure, he ...

The September 2025 issue featured "A guide to beginner's guides," a reminiscence and description of some the books for ...

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Stargazers are about to have a chance to spot Saturn and the moon sharing a section of the night sky in what's known as a ...

Although there are a few hobbies that have low-cost entry points, amateur astronomy is not generally among them. A tabletop Dobsonian might cost a few hundred dollars, and that is just the entry ...

As much as I love looking at the night sky, my love for astronomy really grew with the books I read. People often ask what books I would recommend for those interested in the subject, so this list ...

A "crowdsourced" project in which home computer users were enlisted to help analyze radio signals from space is ending after ...

Long before Western astrology, the Chinese zodiac helped organize years, beliefs, and social life. Here’s how the system of 12 animals evolved over the centuries.

In the bigger picture, "down" could be defined as being below the plane of the solar system, which is known as the ecliptic.