May 15th 2022 Total Lunar Eclipse

NASA launched a mission into the heavens, named for the fossilized primate skeleton Lucy, to seek clues of planetary evolution within our Solar System.

A chat with a 7-year-old astronomy buff.

Western Slope Skies for March 18th, 2022 - The Lunar Effect

Humans have looked up at the sky for thousands of years. These days, we look up for inspiration, discovery, and exploration. We look up in search of a deeper understanding of the universe around us and our place in it.

An occultation occurs when a star or planet is hidden as it passes behind the moon.

The search for water on distant planets

Voyager 1 and 2, crowning vessels of human space exploration

What will it take to make Mars habitable? For human life to survive on another planet, either the environment needs to be naturally similar to Earth, or be modifiable.

The bright star Sirius in the constellation Canis Major gave rise to the concept of "dog days," referring to summer's heat, but the depth of winter is the perfect time to observe it.