As night falls on the Atacama desert in northern Chile four giant telescopes turn their gaze towards the star-strewn heavens.

Cosmic forensic experts are reconstructing the magnetic field around an infant star from the planet-forming disk of gas and dust around it.

While it is already dimming after a close encounter with the sun, Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) – also called the Great Comet of ...

Reach for the stars with our guide to the best dark-sky reserves on the planet, from the French Pyrenees to the Atacama ...

Reach for the stars with our guide to the best dark-sky reserves on the planet, from the French Pyrenees to the Atacama ...

Light pollution is increasing globally, and having a negative impact on wildlife and humans. But the solutions are ...

From fiery festivals to nature's most dazzling "sky-dance", interest in the night skies is booming, with "noctourism" poised ...

Astro tourism is one of the most promising and growing sectors in the world of tour and travel. It is also an interesting way ...

Comet G3 ATLAS faced just such a perilous passage, reaching perihelion 14 million kilometers from the Sun on January 13th.

Observatories in Chile’s Atacama Desert, including the world’s largest optical telescope, could be blinded by light pollution ...

Explore remote locations worldwide with minimal light pollution for exceptional stargazing. Experience the magic of the night sky in stunning deserts and high-altitude observatories. Mauna Kea, at ...