The stellar system and the universe: Stellar studies ; Galactic studies ; Extragalactic studies and the expansion of the universe ; Modern theories of cosmology and cosmogony -- pt. IX. Astronomy ...

From the mundane to the iconic, the physical to the symbolic, the striking presence of chairs in the history of science begs to be acknowledged and understood.

Irish Astronomy's "Golden Age" and the world's largest telescope IrishCentral contributor Michael O’Shea in conversation explores the history of astronomy in Ireland dating from the 18th century ...

Today in the history of astronomy, America’s first female astronomer is born.

Astronomer Vera Rubin, now honored on a U.S. quarter, transformed our understanding of the universe by uncovering powerful evidence of dark matter. Her groundbreaking work revealed that most of ...

Nestled in the rolling green hills of the English countryside is an important site in global astronomical history. But now, with its future uncertain, this historic site is at risk.

Many mysteries in art, history, and literature can be solved using "forensic" astronomy, including calculating phases of the Moon, determining the positions of the planets and stars, and identifying ...

A new book published by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) tells the story of the founding and early years of the Observatory at Green Bank, West Virginia. “But it was Fun: the ...

American astronomy thrives today largely because of the underpinnings achieved by John Quincy Adams in his far-reaching “light-houses of the skies” campaign.

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Ten Broeck Mansion in Albany took part in the eclipse on Monday. They offered spectators a chance to view the phenomenon in their gardens and learn about the role ...

By Gabrielle Stewart, American Women’s Astronomy History Intern at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory with NASA’s Universe of Learning, Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian ...