Astronomy - National Air and Space Museum
Jun 1, 2025 · Astronomy is a branch of science that researches everything in the universe beyond our Earth's atmosphere. This includes things like other planets in our solar system, moons, stars, and …
Astronomy - Science News
2 days ago · Astronomy A double cosmic explosion could be the first known ‘superkilonova’ The blast may have been a kilonova — a type of neutron star merger — in the wake of a more traditional …
Citizen scientists make cosmic discoveries with a global telescope …
Mar 4, 2025 · On balconies and in backyards, Wi-Fi–enabled telescopes are connecting astronomy enthusiasts across six continents.
A century of astronomy revealed Earth's place in the universe
The past century of astronomy has been a series of revolutions, each one kicking Earth a bit farther to the margins of the universe.
Space - Science News
Feb 27, 2026 · The Space topic features the latest news in astronomy, cosmology, planetary science, exoplanets, astrobiology and more.
See how the Hubble Space Telescope is still revolutionizing astronomy
Apr 24, 2025 · Hubble is still going strong 35 years after it was launched into space. Celebrate its anniversary with some out-of-this-world images.
January 2026 | Science News
A rice weevil frozen in flight won the 2025 Nikon Small World photo contest From fluorescent ferns to sprawling neurons, this year’s winning photos reveal the structures and artistry of life ...
Astronomy Program - National Air and Space Museum
Feb 14, 2026 · Observe the Sun National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, weather permitting.
The Vera Rubin Observatory is ready to revolutionize astronomy
Aug 21, 2025 · Sporting the world’s largest digital camera, the new telescope is poised to help solve some of the universe’s biggest mysteries.
JWST spots the earliest sign yet of a distant galaxy reshaping its ...
Mar 26, 2025 · The galaxy, called JADES-GS-z13-1, marks the earliest sign yet spotted of the era of cosmic reionization at 330 million years after the Big Bang.