New Cosmology Probe Presents First, Stunning Images

The Horsehead Nebula and other stunning scenes highlight the talents of the just-launched Euclid mission.

Webb, Hubble Telescopes Team Up to Create "Most Colorful View of the Universe"

The Hubble and Webb Space Telescopes have revealed a bounty of galaxies in a pair of colliding clusters, capturing twinkling lights within.

Lucy Mission Flies By Asteroid Dinkinesh, Finds Binary Moon

The Lucy mission's flyby of the main-belt asteroid Dinkinesh resulted in a surprise — yet another asteroid moon!

This Week's Sky at a Glance, November 10 – 19

Vega is the brightest star high in the west on November evenings. Its little constellation Lyra extends to its left, pointing as always toward Altair, the brightest star in the southwest. Three of Lyra's leading stars, after Vega, are interesting doubles. 

The Nose of the Winged Horse

Meet Enif, a supergiant star and the brightest member of the Pegasus constellation. Find out more about this star and its place in our skies.

To the Stars, Through (or Despite) Hardship

Ad astra per aspera — to the stars through hardship. The saying applies universally, but personally, it might hit home in different ways.

November Podcast: Horse, Dolphin, Arrow, and Fish

With Jupiter and Saturn leading the way, you can use this month’s Sky Tour podcast to track down some lesser-known constellations — and the most distant celestial object you can see with your eyes!

Leonids Meteor Shower

When Leo the Lion roars, out come shooting stars! Join PARI for a night all about meteors and meteorites. Enjoy our dark skies and mountain peaks for breathtaking views of the night sky.