A mysterious set of wooden pieces with connections to an ancient celestial calendar has been uncovered by Chinese researchers. The 23 wooden strips were unearthed from a preserved 2,000-year-old ...

Note: Moon phases in the calendar vary in size due to the distance from Earth and are shown at 0h Universal Time. Credit: Astronomy: Roen Kelly The moonrise and moonset schedule this week The ...

Now in its fourth edition, this highly regarded book is ideal for those who wish to solve a variety of practical and recreational problems in astronomy using a scientific calculator or spreadsheet.

Preparation Understanding the Celestial Calendar: Mark astronomical observation days on the family calendar and research the constellations, planets, and other celestial bodies visible that night.

Physics, the study of space, time, matter, and energy, is a fundamental component of a liberal education. Introductory courses in physics and astronomy are designed to give students a broad background ...

Impact craters found around the Earth that were made around the same time could be linked to debris falling from a ring, a new study suggests. By Becky Ferreira Weeks before Europa Clipper was ...

Astronomy and planetary science are the study of objects and phenomena that occur beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. This includes investigating stars and their interaction with each other and the ...

"Installed in the 100-inch telescope dome at Mount Wilson Observatory, "Of Sea and Sky" connects around themes of ...

Welcome to the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Delaware, where the pursuit of scientific discovery and innovation meets cutting-edge research and academic excellence. Our ...