In a recent episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, hosts Jamie Hale and Chiara Profenna interviewed Paul Poncy, observatory manager at the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, about Sunriver’s status ...

Results from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) suggest that dark energy, a mysterious force in the universe, is ...

Two days after its new phase, the moon will make a close pass to Jupiter in the evening sky while the summer constellations ...

Neuroscientists explained how they created contact lenses that make the breakthrough possible by converting infrared light to visible light.

Though the Milky Way is generally always visible, it isn't always as bright and vibrant as it will be in coming days.

Following the much-ballyhooed “planet parade” this winter, the planets have been gradually dipping below the horizon, ...

Arizona’s dark sky cities are turning the state into a top astrotourism destination. Valley 101 explores why visitors prefer ...

On a dark night we can see about two thousand stars ... can visit a number of exciting astronomy and space centres. Dunsink Observatory in north Dublin is a leading astrophysics institute and ...

The Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory ... has recently gained attention for its guided night sky viewings and short-lived designation as a dark sky place in Oregon. And that’s by design.

In terrestrial terms, it helps us see better at night and in dark places. That makes it important ... of light you use on star charts or in your observatory diminishes greatly.

The Adirondack Sky Center and Observatory marked Dark Sky Week last month by noting ... people that come specifically to see the night sky and observe either deep space objects or just enjoy ...

While the Smokey Jack Observatory is popularly ... on upcoming solar observations and dark sky sessions. Along with May 24 and 31, day and night events also will coincide these Saturdays: June ...