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

With just a small or medium-sized telescope, skygazers can easily observe planets. You’ll be surprised how much of our solar system you can see! And you don’t need a dark sky to view all of our solar ...

The world's first telescope, crafted in 1608 by the Dutch eyeglass maker Hans Lippershey, led to stunning technologies that would later revolutionize our understanding of the universe. While his ...

"Every time we look at these images, we learn something new and unexpected." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Astronomers have ...

Astronomy Day is an annual event in which professionals invite the community to come learn more about space. This Saturday, May 3, several West Michigan observatories are hosting events allowing ...