The Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassadors Program (ACEAP) is a U.S. National Science Foundation-funded initiative fostering collaboration between U.S. and Chilean astronomical institutions. ACEAP ...

The American Astronomical Society (AAS) has awarded its 2006 Education Prize to Dr. Sidney Wolff,an astronomer and former director of the National Optical Astronomy Observatory in Tucson, Arizona.

SANTA CRUZ, CA–The American Astronomical Society (AAS) has awarded the first AAS Education Prize to Frank Drake, professor emeritus of astronomy and astrophysics at the University of California, Santa ...

April 24, 2025, Mountain View, CA – The SETI Institute and the Maldives Space Research Organisation (MSRO) will collaborate on astronomy research, space science education and public outreach. This ...

On a night with clear skies and stars shining their brightest, a grandpa shows his grandson the little dipper. That grandson knew, from that moment forward, he would be looking at the stars forever.

Right in the heart of Lorain County are some highly experienced amateur astronomers who might know as much about the night sky as any professional. The Black River Astronomical Society is one of the ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

“To promote an appreciation for the art and science of amateur astronomy among the general public,” is the vision statement for The Greater Hazleton Area Astronomical Society and something they’ve ...

A new chapter in astronomy education has begun at Kitt Peak National Observatory with the grand opening of the Windows on the ...

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse planetarium will close its doors permanently in December, marking the end of a 57-year run that brought astronomy education to hundreds of ...

For Andrew Fraknoi, it all began with comic books. The astronomer was 8 years old when he first thumbed through their pages, soaking up illustrations of star-studded galaxies — and the superheroes ...

A 14-inch Celestron telescope was installed at Kosovo's newly completed national observatory and planetarium, marking a significant milestone for the country's astronomy outreach program. The ...