We explain how the tubular eyes of the telescopefish actually work and how these eyes help them survive at great depths.

On Oct. 5, head to Lake Merritt to enjoy bento boxes, Japanese dancing and staring at the ghastly full moon of October.

• On the evening of Oct. 9, the moon will pass through the Pleiades star cluster. Use binoculars to see some of its stars around the moon, and use a telescope to see stars pop out along the dark edge ...

Scientists have long been aware of the massive elliptical galaxy, M87. The galaxy was first observed in the late 18th century ...

Why Sagittarius B2 produces so many stars in comparison to the rest of the galactic center has remained an enduring mystery ...

James Webb Space Telescope reveals a giant hand stretches across the cosmos within the Eagle Nebula, showing unprecedented ...

If you have ever tried to compare two web pages, you know it is usually a hassle. You have to open two browser windows and ...

You won't need a telescope to see this supermoon. Skygazers, get ready to head outside and spot the supermoon next Monday. The full moon will appear on Oct. 6. You shouldn't have any trouble seeing it ...

The idea of flying sans a regular view to the outside of the aircraft — which measures 22-feet long and 7.5-feet wide — might ...

While I enjoy stargazing as much as the next person, I also love to know how things work – to get under the hood. French ...

This article, originally titled "The Man Who Discovered the Universe," is from the Summer 2025 issue of Air & Space Quarterly ...