The word “planet” came from the ancient Greek words that mean “wandering star.” That makes sense, because for thousands of years, people have watched planets change position in the night ...

These are the best telescopes for kids, selected by the expert editors and observers at Astronomy Magazine.

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We've rounded up the best telescopes for kids that make stargazing fun, easy and inspiring for the next generation of sky explorers.

New observations of a faraway rocky world that might have its own magnetic field could help astronomers understand the seemingly haphazard magnetic fields swaddling our solar system’s planets.

Seven planets will line up for a rare "planetary parade" today (Feb. 28) and you can watch it live online, beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET (1700 GMT).