In 1967 Jocelyn Bell Burnell made a discovery that revolutionized the field of astronomy. She detected the radio signals emitted by certain dying stars called pulsars. This encore episode: Jocelyn ...

Royal Observatory Greenwich: The birthplace of modern astronomy turns 350 Light pollution is encroaching on observatories around the globe – making it harder for astronomers to study the cosmos ...

Artificial intelligence tools are making waves in almost every aspect of life, and astronomy is no different. An astronomer explains the history and future of AI in understanding the universe.

It contains more than 1300 color reproductions of stamps relating to the history of astronomy, ranging from the earliest observations of the sky to modern research conducted with satellites and space ...

Home Videos The history of astronomy, its evolution and its impact on humanity 01 April 2022 at 6:30 ...

Astronomy Stars Rare 11th-century star chart reveals complex history of Islamic, Jewish and Christian astronomy News By Keith Cooper published March 6, 2024 ...

Back to Article List Aug 1, 1818: The birth of Maria Mitchell Today in the history of astronomy, America’s first female astronomer is born.

Nestled in the rolling green hills of the English countryside is an important site in global astronomical history. But now, with its future uncertain, this historic site is at risk.