Oct. 2 (UPI) --The Paranal Observatory, one of the world's most important for astronomers, faces a major risk of providing clear images because of a proposed green hydrogen and ammonia plant planned ...

Canadian research into the cosmos will be taking a big leap forward with U of T’s commitment of several million dollars to the Magellan twin telescopes project in Chile. The Magellan telescopes ...

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — China struck a defiant stance on Tuesday in response to American concerns about Beijing’s efforts to expand its influence in the resource-rich South American nation of Chile, ...

The dome enclosing the world's largest telescope is taking shape, with the installation of protective siding and supports for the primary mirror. The European Southern Observatory's (ESO) Extremely ...

A mountain peak in Chile has been chosen as home for the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, a Tucson-based project that will be able to scan the entire visible sky every three nights. The world's most ...