A new proposal to build telescopes on Haleakalā's summit is reigniting a fight that has been ongoing for more than a decade.

Finding Earth-like planets orbiting sun-like stars and identifying signs of life such as oxygen or water is a major goal in ...

Astronomers are working to capture the first-ever video of a black hole — a groundbreaking effort that could shed light on how these enigmatic cosmic objects behave and offer clues about the origins ...

Explore unbelievable places in Idaho that feel almost unreal from crystal clear lakes to dramatic mountains and breathtaking ...

To capture higher-definition and sharper images of cosmological objects, astronomers sometimes combine the data collected by several telescopes. This approach, known as long-baseline interferometry, ...

This all-inclusive refractor is best for observing planets and the moon, but still able to give skywatchers some glimpses of deep-sky objects.

The Cat’s Eye Nebula holds a special place in scientific history. In 1864, astronomers examining the spectrum of its light ...

The group Hanohano ‘O Haleakalā is planning a community event on March 11 to discuss the proposed development of up to seven new telescopes on the summit of Haleakala. The gathering about the Amos ...

Space rarely gives up its secrets easily. For instance, what looks like a single ...

Astronomers produced the most complete map of the center of the Milky Way, which can provide insight into how stars and ...

Dieter Moeller invested millions in high-tech telescopes and an observatory to house them in Adams County. Now, he's ready to share it all with astronomy lovers like him.

Antique appraiser Gary Germer joined us to share an interesting science-themed collection! For more information about Gary ...