Claude-Louis Mathieu, born in Macon, France, in 1783, demonstrated an early aptitude for mathematics, overcoming familial and financial obstacles to graduate from the Ecole Polytechnique in 1805. His ...

Dave Eicher, Editor Emeritus of *Astronomy* magazine, encourages observers to locate Saturn, the solar system's sixth planet, in the evening sky. During this observational period, Saturn's typically ...

On November 22, Titan will transit Saturn. The Silver Sliver Galaxy (NGC 891), an edge-on spiral measuring 13’ by 3’ and glowing at magnitude 9.9, is observable 3.5° east of Almach (Gamma Andromedae) ...

An iron dagger discovered within Tutankhamun's tomb was identified as originating from an iron meteorite. In 2016, Italian researchers confirmed the dagger's cosmic source by analyzing its elemental ...

Astronomers have achieved the first confirmed detection of a coronal mass ejection (CME) originating from a star other than our Sun, a phenomenon previously only inferred in exoplanetary contexts.

On November 9, at 3 A.M. EST, the Moon will pass 4° due north of Jupiter, with both celestial bodies observable in Gemini during early morning hours. Jupiter, shining at magnitude –2.4, will be easily ...

A new study redefines the Pleiades (M45) as a "Greater Pleiades Complex," an extensive stellar family comprising 3,091 member stars and spanning over 1,900 light-years, making it 20 times larger than ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a sustained alert for a G3 (strong) to G4 (severe) class geomagnetic storm, effective until November 14, with current observations ...

Launched on May 30, 1971, Mariner 9 achieved orbit around Mars on November 13, 1971, becoming the first spacecraft to orbit another planet. Following the failure of its counterpart, Mariner 8, Mariner ...