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8 of the greatest mysteries in the universe
By Robert Lea last updated
Dark energy, supermassive black holes, JuMBOs … Oh my!

December full moon 2024: The Cold Moon eclipses Mars
By Jesse Emspak last updated
The Full Cold Moon of December 2024 rises on Dec. 15. Three days later, the moon will occult Mars.

Spooky space: 12 haunting images of our cosmos
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
Here are some of the most spine-chilling space photos to scare your pants off this Halloween.

James Webb Space Telescope takes center stage in 'Infinite Cosmos'. Author Ethan Siegel explains it all (exclusive)
By Jeff Spry published
An exclusive interview with "Infinite Cosmos'" astrophysicist author Ethan Siegel.

The greatest astronomical discoveries of the past 25 years
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
As we celebrate Space.com's 25th anniversary, take a look back at the greatest discoveries in astronomy in the past 25 years.

How the world-famous Griffith Observatory became a huge Hollywood star
By Jeff Spry published
An examination of the iconic Griffith Observatory, which has appeared in scores of films throughout the history of Hollywood.

'Stellar Dreams' project gifting 100 telescopes to 100 families (exclusive)
By Jeff Spry published
An interview with Raven Baxter and NASA's Ronald Gamble about the Stellar Dreams Project, which will give 100 telescopes to 100 families.

This telescope can observe stars, satellites and more during the day. But how?
By Samantha Mathewson published
An innovative telescope design has proven successful for daytime skywatching, opening new doors for uninterrupted observation of the cosmos.

The future is bright for astronomy, and very expensive (op-ed)
By Chris Impey published
The universe is being revealed in exquisite detail with the current generation of large optical telescopes.

The ancient Egyptian goddess of the sky and how I used modern astronomy to explore her link with the Milky Way
By Or Graur published
What did our ancestors think when they looked up at the night sky? All cultures ascribed special meaning to the sun and the moon, but what about the pearly band of light and shadow we call the Milky Way?
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