Man’s best window on the universe is the 200-inch Hale telescope on Palomar Mountain. It is a good window, but not good enough to satisfy the astronomers. It sees only a billion light-years into ...

Deep Space Optical Communication (DSOC) uses near-infrared lasers for high-bandwidth, low-power, and efficient communication ...

One day, we might want the World Wide Web to stretch across the galaxy, and NASA just took a major step in that direction —successfully beaming a laser ...

The Palomar Observatory, about an hour north of Julian, houses the famous 200-inch Hale Telescope that was once the largest in the world. Tours of this astronomical landmark offer a glimpse into the ...

The Palomar Observatory, home to the 200-inch Hale Telescope that was once the world’s largest, offers tours that combine astronomy, history, and architecture. The observatory’s distinctive white dome ...

There is a special astronomical event happening early Friday morning. A lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, Earth, and moon all align perfectly to allow the Earth to cast a shadow on the moon.

OMSI will host a late-night watch party in Portland for the March 13 total lunar eclipse, giving people a good view of the astronomical event while explaining what in the world is happening up there.

Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email ...

American astrophysicist George Ellery Hale gained fame by building the largest telescope in the world in the mid-20th century. Hale started his career studying the sun, and using polarized light ...

The midnight blood moon eclipse is coming, and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is ready. OMSI will host a late-night watch party in Portland for the March 13 total lunar eclipse, giving ...