On Wednesday (July 23), Diana Morant, the Minister of Science, Innovation and Universities in Spain, announced the Spanish ...

Astronomers have used a novel technique to find evidence of a secret "buddy" star orbiting Betelgeuse, one of the brightest ...

The US government isn't giving any money, so the Thirty Meter Telescope in Hawaii is about to shut down. Now Spain's offering ...

"It could represent some of the oldest and most pristine water ever observed, formed in another planetary system and ...

Avid campers who live in or frequent states with sky-rich terrain cited multiple spots for stargazing (hence the total count ...

The U.S. Army’s top civilian leader says he wants to move more quickly on an agreement that will allow the military to ...

The two objects make for a strange pair. Unlike Betelgeuse, which is approaching the end of its life, the blue-white ...

In a major shift in strategy, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees voted Thursday to withdraw two longstanding lawsuits related to Mauna Kea, signaling a move toward partnership, cultural ...

Now the Spanish government has pitched to bring the giant facility to La Palma, in Spain’s Canary Islands — and backed up the effort with a pledge to contribute €400 million (US$470 million).

With year-round sunshine and a warm, tropical climate, it’s no surprise the Hawaiian Islands are a top travel destination.

Mauna Kea stands nearly 14,000 feet (4,300 meters) above sea level, more than twice as high as the Spanish site that is already home to the world's largest optical telescope.