Five volcanoes on Jupiter’s moon Io erupted simultaneously, spewing a mind-boggling amount of lava onto the surface and giving us clues to what may lie underneath ...

But unlike Jupiter, Venus does have phases, going from not illuminated at all (when it is between the Earth and the Sun) to ...

The Miami Valley Astronomical Society will host a free star gazing get-together soon. “There is going to be a nice crescent moon, Jupiter and ...

The Italian scientist Galileo Galilei, when hearing about the invention of the telescope in 1608, decided to make his own ...

By FRANK EGBORO  Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician, often referred to as the “father of modern science.” He made significant contributions to ...

Galileo Galilei, the renowned Italian astronomer and physicist, made groundbreaking contributions to science in the 16th and 17th centuries. His use of the telescope led to significant astronomical ...

In the course of his life, Galileo clashed with other philosophers and religious figures who were committed to the geocentric ...

There’s no mistaking Jupiter in the sky these winter evenings, rising in the southeast as evening twilight ends. In fact, you should be able to easily see it long before twilight fades. Jupiter is ...

Galileo Galilei was the most brilliant astronomer of his time, armed with a telescope and an obsession with truth. In the early 1600s, he confirmed what others had only theorized: Earth revolved ...

A quote of the day picks one powerful line of wisdom to spark inspiration, teach a lesson, or prompt daily reflection amid busy lives. These short gems cut through noise, boosting motivation and focus ...

Jupiter steals the spotlight in January as it reaches its brightest and biggest appearance of the year. The month also features a Moon–Saturn meetup and the steady glow of the Beehive Cluster for ...