Astronomical observatories use several techniques to compensate for distortions in images caused by our atmosphere.

The Quadrantid Meteor Shower peaks on January 3-4, 2025. This event can produce up to 120 meteors per hour. It is best viewed in the Northern Hemisphere, but observers in India can also catch some ...

Jan. 13, 2025 — Astronomers observed flashes of X-rays coming from a supermassive black hole at a steadily increasing clip. The source could be the core of a dead star that's teetering at the ...

The W.N.Y.C. science program “Radiolab” partnered with the International Astronomical Union to solicit nearly 3,000 submissions. The Roman goddess of doorways and transitions won out.

Another option in the same price range is the Celestron Outland 20x50, which also offers multicoated optics and includes a smartphone adapter for capturing pictures through the monocular.

Researchers at KAUST, Saudi Arabia, have made significant strides in neuromorphic computing by developing a reconfigurable ...

This show is not welcomed by all and can significantly hinder both optical and radio astronomical observations ... where it travels 47% faster than in fiber-optic cable, Business Insider reported.

Since the invention of the laser in 1960, nonlinear optics has aimed to broaden light's spectral range and create new ...

Researchers have developed a new method for quickly detecting and identifying very low concentrations of gases. The new approach, called coherently controlled quartz-enhanced photoacoustic ...