Ancient Greek astronomers were the first to gather knowledge about space exploration. Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos could thank them now!

Ancient Greek astronomers likely observed Uranus as a star, but limited tools and geocentric views kept them from recognizing it as a planet.

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Jezero Crater, once a lake bed some 3.5 billion years ago, has become the focus of NASA’s search for signs of past life. It’s ...

Earth’s companion has allowed astronomers to define lunar cycles, navigate without technology, and understand celestial ...

The 2025 summer solstice takes place on June 20, heralding the onset of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year.

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Ancient Chinese astronomers were careful in how they described celestial phenomena when reporting to the emperor. To ensure ...

The planet Mars is home to thick layers of clay that can span hundreds of feet. Since they need water to form, these outcrops ...

Astronomers have discovered semi-heavy water ice around a young sunlike star, reinforcing theories about the origins of water ...

The researchers posit that the volcano could have supported conditions favorable for life in the once-watery Jezero crater.

Identifying ancient Chinese astronomical events represents a fascinating aspect of modern astrophysics. Chinese astronomers maintained meticulous records of celestial events for more than 2 ...