The earliest astronomers were careful observers of patterns.

Astronomers have uncovered a new mystery surrounding a pinwheel-shaped star system—while, fortunately, revealing it is not likely to live up to its "death star" reputation. Located approximately 8,000 ...

Polaris, our current North Star, isn’t magically fixed in place by some cosmic force. It just happens to sit almost directly above Earth’s North Pole, so when our planet spins, it appears to stay put ...

Star parties are organized events bringing amateur astronomers together for observing under dark skies, often involving camping and lasting for weekends or longer. Activities at star parties include ...

If you want a good look at the night sky, it helps to head out of town and stay up late. That’s the idea behind The Eugene Astronomical Society’s “Dark Sky Parties,” which are held each summer at ...

The Grand Canyon Star Party, held annually near the Grand Canyon's South Rim, is the largest star party in the United States, attracting potentially over 10,000 attendees throughout its week-long ...