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 ...

After Trump’s budget cuts gutted funding for one of the world’s largest astronomy projects, Spain offers $470 million and a ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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.