Buzzwords are trendy and a recent one in astronomy is ”planetary parade." It’s a fun little phrase, but what’s really behind it? First off, I’m a big fan of anything, even trendy words that are going ...

That relaxed structure helps create a culture where beginners feel welcome to participate fully, regardless of skill level. Having been part of the Absolute Zeroes since the beginning, Physics and ...

Pluto may no longer be classified as a planet, but in Flagstaff, its legacy still shines. Scientists, artists and community members gathered at the Orpheum Theater on Feb. 14 to ...

Earth-like planets have a thin crust, a large mantle (which contains a lot of molten magma), and a core. Inside these ...

Two Juniata College faculty members have been recognized with the 2026 Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design by the Forum on Education Abroad. Amy Frazier-Yoder, Sedgley Thornbury ...

One of the Astronomy Department’s largest outreach events is the Sturm Lecture. Dedicated to alumnus Kenneth E. Sturm ’40, the lecture sees esteemed astrophysicists, including Nobel Laureates, discuss ...

Why do some places wait 1,000 years to see a total solar eclipse while others get two in a decade? The surprising orbital ...

Emma Marcucci works for the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, as Executive Director of the Smithsonian STARS program, which is supported through private gifts and donations. Scholars widely agree ...

Eric and Wendy Schmidt are backing a start-up-like approach to building a giant space telescope and powerful ground observatories. By Kenneth Chang Kenneth Chang reported on the unveiling of Schmidt ...

The 247th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS 247) is being held Jan. 4 to Jan. 8 and will feature remarkable findings in exoplanet research and discussions shaping the future of ...

In the run up to Christmas, carols fill the air. Many have an astronomical twist, singing of the "Christmas Star" from the story of the nativity. Described in the Gospel of Matthew, the star guided ...