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

Fleets of satellites interfere with snapshots taken by Earth-bound observatories. But a new study suggests these orbiters will also contaminate observations by four space telescopes, including Hubble ...

As the night grows long and the winter solstice approaches, there’s a host of astronomical events to watch out for, including ...

People usually apply to graduate programs at research universities in Washington. But uncertain funding means there could be ...

Imagine a place utterly silent from the constant buzz of modern civilization. A spot where Earth's radio chatter simply can't ...

The enigmatic Maya calendar synchronizes all visible planets, thus solving an astronomical puzzle that had remained unsolved ...

First up, just pointing a rocket at the Sun and blasting as hard as you can would result in a wild miss. The main problem you face, other than capturing your enemy and/or convincing them to step into ...