FROSTI is a new adaptive optics system that precisely corrects distortions in LIGO’s mirrors caused by extreme laser power.

The Roaring Fork Sky Watchers, a new club of amateur astronomy buffs, will gather to gaze at the sky from 8-11 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Spring Gulch Nordic Center parking lot, near Carbondale.

In the coming decade, astronomers will surely solve some cosmic mysteries. Maybe by 2029, scientists will know what “dark matter” actually is, so they can give it a better name. Maybe they’ll find out ...

Robo-AO-2 is designed to correct the blur caused by Earth’s atmosphere, sharpening images of hundreds of objects each night with minimal human oversight. The system is led by astronomer Christoph ...

When telescopes that can resolve the date stamped on a coin a mile away are bounced up and down, where do you start looking for damage? This is the task scientists, engineers, and technicians have ...

This is the first question any prospective telescope buyer should ask. Here are four key points to help you evaluate a telescope’s optics: First, get to know the marketplace, and select a scope from a ...

Whether you want a basic scope or a more advanced system, Amazon has tons of Celestron models for the lowest prices of the ...

Observing the wonders of the night sky begins with selecting the right telescope. Join us on Nov. 20, 2025, at 9:00 am EST for Astronomy Unlocked: How to Choose Your Best Telescope. This virtual event ...

We often hear from people who are interested in telescopes - whether they're looking for one or have an item they'd like to know more about. A big reason for a lot of confusion concerning optical ...

Still in the conceptual phase, the Brisbane Astronomical Society have a vision of installing telescopes and observatories at a site in Rosenthal Heights. The group also hopes to set up buildings using ...

A new era of stargazing is beginning in Northern Nevada with completion of construction and installation of the University of Nevada, Reno’s new astronomy complex at the Redfield Campus, the MacLean ...