The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines an observatory as “a building or place designed or equipped for observing natural phenomena (as in astronomy) and an institution whose primary purpose is making such …

Communicating science, astronomy in particular, is challenging not only for scientists but also for educators and teachers. Social media and other new cross-media channels have partnered with independent science communicators …

Dark energy is one of the most mysterious forces in the Universe. Its discovery was announced in 1998 when two groups of astronomers published their findings on the expansion history …

It’s the beginning of May, meaning Black Hole Week is here again! To kick off the celebration, let's break down the basics of black holes, explore what makes them so …

The Gemini Card Game is a cooperative game featuring various scientific decisions that astronomers face while building, observing, and running a world-class observatory like the International Gemini Observatory. Throughout the …

Chile 9 May, Cumbre de Educación en Astronomía Location: Andacollo, ChileTime: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CLTDescription: The Andacollo Education Summit is an event for local students as they learn …

While NOIRLab works to unravel the secrets of the Universe, you can start your own journey to explore the night sky right from your backyard. There are plenty of celestial …