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With his trademark suit-and-tie an anomaly among the primary-colored “Star Trek: Discovery” uniforms of the 32nd century, Dr. Kovich always looked like a man out of time. But who is he, really?

From understanding the weather to seeing the Milky Way, here’s how to plan a trip to see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 2, 2027.

The universe is undeniably vast, and from our perspective, it may seem like Earth is in the middle of everything. But is there a center of the cosmos, and if so, where is it? If the Big Bang started the universe, then where did it all come from, and where is it going?

On Episode 115 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Alex Young of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center about the sun and solar activity cycles.

Astronomers are using the Chandra X-ray Observatory to study stars’ radiation and establish the feasibility of exoplanet habitability.

Cosmic rays from distant stars and galaxies and solar energetic particles from the Sun bombard the moon’s surface, and exposure to these particles can pose a risk to human health.

An examination of the iconic Griffith Observatory, which has appeared in scores of films throughout the history of Hollywood.

Eventually, all galaxies, including our own Milky Way, will meet their end. But how do galaxies die? If you’re in the mood to destroy an entire galaxy, you have several options, depending on your desired level of destructiveness.