Some people probably believe that the twinkling effect is produced by the stars themselves, but that is not the case at all.

April 21 - 28 is International Dark Sky Week, a global celebration of the night sky during which like-minded organizations ...

A dazzling snapshot from ESO’s Paranal Observatory captures a rare sky parade — the Moon, a comet, and nearly every visible planet strung across the heavens. This celestial lineup is an optical ...