Claude-Louis Mathieu, born in Macon, France, in 1783, demonstrated an early aptitude for mathematics, overcoming familial and financial obstacles to graduate from the Ecole Polytechnique in 1805. His ...

Dave Eicher, Editor Emeritus of *Astronomy* magazine, encourages observers to locate Saturn, the solar system's sixth planet, in the evening sky. During this observational period, Saturn's typically ...

On November 22, Titan will transit Saturn. The Silver Sliver Galaxy (NGC 891), an edge-on spiral measuring 13’ by 3’ and glowing at magnitude 9.9, is observable 3.5° east of Almach (Gamma Andromedae) ...

Successful astronomical observing sessions are significantly enhanced by pre-planning an observing list, ideally sorted geographically (west to east) to optimize viewing flow. Observers are advised to ...

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), employing its infrared capabilities, offered new insights into the Sombrero Galaxy (M104), revealing previously hidden stars by softening the appearance of its ...

"Project Hail Mary" is an upcoming feature film, adapted from Andy Weir's novel, scheduled for release in theaters and IMAX on March 20, 2026. The narrative centers on Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, a ...

November presents a dynamic celestial calendar, with Mercury transitioning from the evening to morning sky and Venus's visibility diminishing throughout the month. The gas giants Jupiter, Saturn, ...

The article details observational opportunities for two open star clusters in Cassiopeia: NGC 559 (the "Ghost's Goblet") on October 31, and M103 on November 7, emphasizing their visibility with ...

Dwarf planet 1 Ceres, an eighth-magnitude object, is observed in close angular proximity to a fainter ninth-magnitude background star, located 6’ southwest of the background star. Ceres is positioned ...

On November 13, Titan will undergo an occultation egress from behind Saturn's disk. This phenomenon will begin at 7:26 p.m. EST, occurring in darkness for observers in the eastern U.S. and during ...

Astronomy magazine: 50 years and counting The world's best-selling astronomy magazine offers you the most exciting, visually stunning, and timely coverage of the heavens above. Each issue includes ...

The Kepler Space Telescope, launched in 2009, successfully employed the transit method to search for exoplanets, ultimately observing over 500,000 stars and contributing to the discovery of almost ...