This picture of the Andromeda Galaxy is not from a major observatory. It is not even an exceptional example of amateur work. It is a routine picture taken in my driveway in a medium-sized town with a telescope 6.5 cm (2.6 inches) in diameter. For a long time (about 1970-2000), amateur and professional astronomy were […]
Read MoreJean-René Roy author of Unveiling Galaxies discusses the importance of images in astronomical discovery and understanding.
Read MoreTo celebrate publication of Discovering the Deep, a sumptuously illustrated guide to the seafloor and ocean crust, we are inviting you to share your best photographs of marine geologic features, hot springs, and marine life for our Photography Competition.
Read MoreThe votes are in—see winning photos from our summer contest! All of the submissions were phenomenal, so be sure to check out the slideshow below to see the gallery of photos.
Read MoreIt's what it sounds like—taking pictures of space. And it's not just for the Hubble Telescope, you can do it, too. David J. Eicher, the editor-in-chief of Astronomy magazine and the author of November's COMETS!, knows a thing or two.
Read MoreComet-watchers from around the world submitted their shots of PANSTARRS to our contest back in March. Take a look at their photos!
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