Astronomer Gianluca Masi of the Virtual Telescope Project captured breathtaking imagery of solar system comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) as its central icy core, or nucleus, appears to hav

This comet is "one of the most interesting objects of its kind seen in recent years." The post Amazing Telescope Photo Shows Comet Breaking Apart Into Huge Chunks appeared first on Futurism.

For better images, the European Southern Observatory can combine four optical telescopes. Now, thanks to laser technology, a major leap in quality is imminent.

In a few weeks, skygazers will be able to see asteroid "2024 ON" as it swings by Earth at an astronomically close, but still safe distance, according to the Virtual Telescope Project. Measuring at least 720 feet wide, or about the length of two football ...

One of the year's most dazzling sky shows is about to peak as the annual Perseid meteor shower lights up the night — and you can enjoy the event live online. The Perseid meteor shower is expected to reach peak activity on Tuesday evening (Aug. 12 ...

PITTSBURGH -- The heavens are only a few mouse clicks away with Google Inc.'s latest free tool. A new feature in Google Earth, the company's satellite imagery-based mapping software, allows users to view the sky from their computers. The tool provides ...