Since the dawn of humankind, people have stood in the dark and looked at the stars for perspective and spiritual meaning. The ...

"This is useful to uncover leftovers from galactic interactions,constraining the hierarchical process of cosmic structure ...

Explore 9 incredible stargazing spots around the world, from desert skies to mountain peaks, offering breathtaking views of the cosmos for an unforgettable celestial experience.

Travelers should explore the Atacama Desert for its unique landscapes, stargazing opportunities and distinct wildlife.

New research reveals that 70% of meteorites that strike Earth originate from three young asteroid families in the main ...

They had already spent a week and a half scouting other locations in the Atacama ... The desert’s remoteness and inhospitably thin, dry air—ideal for observing the night sky—had already ...

The dry, desolate landscape of the Atacama Desert has been used by American space ... The temperature swings from 30C in the day to below freezing at night. It is a region so barren and devoid ...

The sky was just jaw-dropping each night as it was painted with countless numbers of stars. We had never seen night skies as beautiful as they are in the Atacama Desert. Any guesses which type of ...

Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky. This collage highlights ... s Paranal Observatory in Chile’s Atacama desert. The use of infrared is essential in modern ...