Look for the three stars that make up the distinctive formation of Orion's Belt — Alnitak, Alnilam and Mintaka — shining ...

Anthony Wood joined Space.com in April 2025 after contributing articles to outlets including IGN, New Atlas and Gizmodo. He ...

Supernova 2020nlb in the galaxy M85 in Virgo was very faint upon discovery but has grown brighter each night. Now at magnitude 12.2 (July 5) and still climbing, it's bright enough to see in a 6-inch ...

3C 273 is the most distant object easily visible with a modest telescope. To see it, use a telescope (at least 6-inch), observe from a dark location, and choose a moonless night. 3C 273 is best viewed ...

I'm often asked to recommend a telescope, especially around the holidays, when gift-giving is on our minds. Today I'll share a few suggestions, but before we talk specifics, let's look at the ...

Many good things come in threes: the Three Musketeers, the Three Tenors, movie and book trilogies, and more. There seems to be something symmetrical, beautiful, and satisfying when using the power of ...

Starry nights are a big deal here. That's thanks to our weather and local dark sky ordinances — dark skies make for bright stars. They don't call Tucson the astronomy capital of the world for nothing.

Astronomy day 2025 is upon us! To celebrate, we've picked six targets to emphasize the variety and scale of objects visible in the night sky that will make for a beautiful and rewarding sight, whether ...