The forces of rotation caused red hot masses of stones to be torn away from the Earth and to be thrown into the ether, and this is the origin of the stars.

— Anaxagoras 428 BC

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Prime Day is over but savings are still active — invest in some new optics for the return of Saturn to late-night skies

8 hours 48 min ago
Prime Day finished on July 11 and there are still some late savings on telescopes and binoculars, but they won't last forever.
Categories: Astronomy

Sunspot crackling with magnetic 'bombs' is now turning toward Earth (photo)

8 hours 48 min ago
Astrophotographer Philippe Tosi captured explosive Ellerman bombs on the sun's surface as an active sunspot turned toward Earth.
Categories: Astronomy

I couldn't keep quiet about $1000 off the Sony A7R V in this anti-Prime Day deal

9 hours 26 min ago
The Sony A7R V mirrorless camera plunges to just $3200 at Walmart, a staggering $1000 saving that eclipses Amazon's Prime Day price!
Categories: Astronomy

The Fortress of Solitude: Every live-action incarnation of Superman's iconic ice hideout

9 hours 48 min ago
As the newest Superman film hits theaters, we cast our X-ray vision back on every live-action incarnation of the Fortress of Solitude, from its 1978 debut to its 2025 return.
Categories: Astronomy

Don't miss the last full 'Manhattanhenge' sunset of 2025 light up NYC today

10 hours 56 sec ago
"July Manhattanhenge is what I call the goodbye to the grid."
Categories: Astronomy

These Amazon Prime Day deals must end tonight — don't miss out on big savings across skywatching optics

10 hours 10 min ago
It's the last day of Amazon Prime Day and some of these deals are ending tonight. Grab some new optics in time to see Saturn's rings!
Categories: Astronomy

Last chance budget-friendly Prime Day star projector deal — now under $14

11 hours 4 min ago
We tested the YGiTK Northern Galaxy Lights Projector and loved its multifunctionality and near-silent operation — today's your last chance to save 26%.
Categories: Astronomy

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman donating $15 million for Space Camp programs

11 hours 17 min ago
Jared Isaacman, the billionaire private astronaut who until recently was on track to lead NASA, is donating $15 million to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for its Space Camp programs.
Categories: Astronomy

Asteroid 2024 YR4 won't Earth but it could still ruin your day: Here's how

12 hours 48 min ago
Earth may be safe from an impact by the asteroid 2024 YR4, but it still has a chance of striking the moon. This lunar impact could pose a risk to space tech and astronauts.
Categories: Astronomy

Today is your last chance to save a massive $165 on one of the best camera drones for Amazon Prime Day

13 hours 16 min ago
You can save a massive $165 on the DJI Air 3, one of the best camera drones, which we think is the perfect balance of power and portability.
Categories: Astronomy

Today is your last chance to save 20% on the most iconic starship in the Star Wars universe this Amazon Prime Day

13 hours 39 min ago
The Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon set is a faithful reproduction of the most legendary Star Wars starship; you'll have to make the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs to grab one, though.
Categories: Astronomy

As NASA's budget shrinks, Europe doubles down on Earth science: 'Climate change is the defining challenge of our generation'

13 hours 48 min ago
If NASA must pull back, Europe is ready to step up — and do so with open arms.
Categories: Astronomy

NASA SLS rocket booster spews fire | Space photo of the day for July 11, 2025

14 hours 24 min ago
The test encountered an anomaly.
Categories: Astronomy

US Space Force practices 'orbital warfare' in largest-ever training event

15 hours 48 min ago
The United States Space Force is undertaking its largest training exercise ever, in order to demonstrate that it is "prepared to fight and win in space."
Categories: Astronomy

Never lose your tech or skywatching gear again as the Apple AirTag is 31% off on the final day or Amazon Prime Day

16 hours 5 min ago
It's the final day of Prime Day and the Perseid meteor shower starts shortly, so now is the perfect time to save big on the Apple AirTag.
Categories: Astronomy

Love Fujifilm? These are the best prices on the last day of Amazon Prime Day

16 hours 50 min ago
These are the best prices for Fujifilm cameras on the last day of Amazon Prime Day — prices could jump up at any moment!
Categories: Astronomy

July 2025 full 'Buck Moon' dazzles skywatchers worldwide (photos)

17 hours 40 min ago
The July full moon didn't disappoint as it rode low across the horizon last night and we've got the photos to prove it.
Categories: Astronomy

Who is Sean Duffy, NASA's new interim chief? From champion lumberjack, reality TV star and Cabinet secretary to space

17 hours 48 min ago
President Donald Trump has tapped Transportation Secretary and former reality TV star Sean Duffy to lead NASA on an interim basis. Here's what we know about the man.
Categories: Astronomy

Astronomers say new interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS is 'very likely to be the oldest comet we have ever seen'

18 hours 47 min ago
3I/ATLAS isn't just fascinating because it is the third interstellar visitor found in the solar system; new research suggests it's also the oldest comet ever seen, at over 7 billion years old.
Categories: Astronomy

$249 off these Canon image stabilized binoculars — make stargazing easy

20 hours 48 min ago
Grab the Canon 10x42L IS WP Binoculars for just $1210 at Newegg and gaze at the lunar surface during the Buck moon!
Categories: Astronomy