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The greatest astronomical discoveries of the past 25 years
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
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)
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?
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)
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
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?
Blinded by the light: How bad are satellite megaconstellations for astronomy?
The emergence of satellite megaconstellations like SpaceX's Starlink offers great benefits for humanity. But there are also substantial costs, including a growing imposition on astronomy.
NASA's mission to an ice-covered moon will contain a message between water worlds
NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft, headed to Jupiter’s ice-covered moon Europa in October 2024, will carry a laser-etched message that celebrates humanity’s connection to water.
