This list of commonly confused terms in astronomy will help you better understand the cosmos and the common phenomena we see in the sky.

It started as a side note in a high-resolution ALMA observation. Elena Shablovinskaia and her team weren’t hunting for the ...

It may now be a bit easier for hearing-impaired people to discuss and study the cosmos. A team of scientists and educators has just released a list of 47 common astronomy terms — such as comet ...

If you want to learn more about the moon, the planets and the stars, here are some tips from sky gazing experts on how to begin. Binoculars, telescopes and other tools One of the simplest steps is ...

Bob Berman’s strange universe: Terms of endearment June 2006: Every hobby and profession has its own language, and astronomy is no exception.

Explore the cosmos and find your way around the night sky with the best astronomy books.