astronomy

If you've been hearing about the rare, green comet flying over Earth, but haven't had a chance to see it this may be your weekend. Here's how to do it.

Another amazing celestial event is overhead tonight and the weather will be absolutely perfect for viewing it. Our solar system's largest planet comes the closest it's been to Earth in nearly six decades and even folks without telescopes will be able to see it shining in the night sky...

Today is believed to be the date of origin for the universe.

The UMass Dartmouth Observatory invites the public to night-sky viewing sessions.

The exciting news is the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower is coming Friday and Saturday, August 12th and 13th. Unfortunately, that old devil moon is going to be in the way during predawn hours, when the meteors are normally flying most abundantly...

Scientists are reporting that Mars appears to have not only frozen water but flowing streams of salty water, at least in the summertime.

For enjoyable, free family entertainment and fun education, the UMass Dartmouth Observatory and the Astronomical Society of Southern New England (ASSNE) invite you to their annual open house on Saturday, April 5 at 8 pm. View the night-sky through the Observatory's 16-inch telescope and other telescopes operated by ASSNE members.