Protecting Dark Skies for Astronomy and Life
January 6, 2017
Artificial light at night is a threat to astronomical research, personal safety, and the health of both humans and wildlife. LED are worsening the problem.
Astronomers say Arizona has potential to become hub for asteroid exploration
January 1, 2017
NASA chose ASU to lead that $450-million Discovery mission to the metallic asteroid Psyche, and build a critical instrument for the robotic spacecraft.
County, World View officials mark completion of headquarters, Spaceport Tucson
December 30, 2016
Pima County and World View officials Dec. 29 marked the completion of Spaceport Tucson and…
NASA & Arizona: OSIRIS-REx Speeds Toward Asteroid Rendezvous
September 8, 2016
NASA’s first asteroid sampling mission launched into space beginning a journey that could revolutionize our understanding of the early solar system.
AAS President Testifies to Congress on Why Astronomy Matters
July 13, 2016
13 Jul 2016 Barely a month into her two-year term as President of the American…
Giant telescope takes a close look at a lava lake on Jupiter’s moon Io
April 30, 2015
Large Binocular Telescope Observatory places itself as the forerunner of the next generation of extremely large telescopes.