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Long before modern astronomy, the Assyrians were already observing the night sky. In this video, we explore an ancient ...

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Hawaiʻi Island’s largest astronomy education program, Journey Through the Universe, hosted its 22nd year of classroom visits, career panels, and community events in Hilo last week.

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The existence of massive, elliptical galaxies in the early universe has puzzled astronomers for two decades. An international ...

Mercury puts on its best evening show of 2026 this February, with bright views after sunset and a helpful crescent moon.