Satellite News

A machine-learning algorithm has helped astronomers discover thousands of gravitational lenses predicted by Einstein.

In the 65 years since humanity’s first satellite, the number of those in orbit is causing issues for astronomy and space security.

Earth From Another Sun offers a Starfield- and Halo-inspired approach to a space-based, first-person shooter.

Its reasonable price, motorized functionality and SkyPortal app make this a good telescope for beginners.

Why are sunspots black? According to astronomers, it may be a big, cosmic optical illusion.

NASA’s Juno spacecraft skimmed close above the surface of icy Europa Thursday (Sept. 29), capturing a view of the crust that is just the start of our new study of this ocean world.

The brightest star in the constellation of Scorpius, Antares will appear below the moon on Friday evening.

Stars differ in size, luminosity and distance from us. We discuss how astronomers measure these three values to understand the three-dimensional sky.