Scientists in Europe will unveil plans today for an ambitious new observatory to seek out gravitational waves — tiny ripples in the fabric of space-time — and potentially uncover secrets of the ...

THE IDEA: Vanderbilt astrophysicist Karan Jani has led a series of studies that make the first case for a gravitational wave infrastructure on the surface of the moon. The experiment, dubbed ...

TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM-Taos is bringing an “out of this world” experience to northern New Mexico thanks to a nearly $5 million project. “Astrotourism is becoming a huge area, and it promises a lot of ...

public, including a new virtual reality theatre. The redevelopment will ensure Mt Stromlo remains a world-class astronomy research and education facility, ANU Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Chubb said.

The University’s possible co-ownership of a controversial Arizona observatory has fueled a debate between American Indian groups and astronomy researchers. After receiving a $5 million grant from ...

From a dark corner of Charlestown, not far from the ocean, the view reaches millions of light years into space. The Frosty Drew Observatory & Sky Theatre's new PlaneWave CDK600 telescope has already ...

Following a review of engineering assessments that found damage to the Arecibo Observatory cannot be stabilized without risk to construction workers and staff at the facility, the U.S. National ...

Astronomer Dean Regas poses with the Mitchel telescope on the anniversary of its first useage. Dean Regas says he's leaving the Cincinnati Observatory, but isn't leaving Cincinnati. Thursday was his ...

Meeting at the top of Mount Washington. From left are: Executive Councilors Ted Gatsas, Cinde Warmington, Joe Kenney, Gov. Chris Sununu, Councilors Janet Stevens and David Wheeler. (Photo by PAULA ...

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