Observatories

Science

Hawaii’s getting a stellar new observatory

Exotic Objects

ALMA finds a swirling cool jet that reveals a growing supermassive black hole

Exoplanets, Planets, Solar System

Flying observatory detects atomic oxygen in martian atmosphere

Exotic Objects

ALMA measures mass of black hole with extreme precision

Exotic Objects

Fermi helps link cosmic neutrino to blazar blast

Cosmology, Galaxies

Dwarf dark galaxy hidden in ALMA gravitational lens image

Cosmology, Galaxies

ALMA spots monstrous baby galaxies cradled in dark matter

Science

Hawaii Supreme Court revokes permit for massive telescope

Exotic Objects, Galaxies

Fermi mission finds hints of gamma-ray cycle in an active galaxy

Science

Web Extra: More images from Lowell Observatory

Deep-Sky Objects, Galaxies, Stars

Astronomers discover how lowly dwarf galaxy becomes star-forming powerhouse

Telescopes and Equipment

Hawaii’s Supreme Court begins to hear Thirty Meter Telescope case