2009 is the 400th anniversary of the first use of an astronomical telescope by Galileo.

A new book, "Space Exploration for Dummies," boils down rocket science for the masses.

NASA's Kepler planet-hunting space telescope has blown its lid on purpose.

The excitement is palpable as NASA prepares to launch the planet-hunting Kepler mission next week.

The Kepler Mission will search for hard evidence of other Earths.

Kepler will search for planets around stars similar to our sun.

Almost weekly, there's an announcement of another extrasolar planet.

Geologist John Marshall will apply his skills to the dust on Mars.

Phoenix Lander arrives on Mars May 25, taking after a long and rocky road.

The astrobiology community met at AbSciCon 2008 to present new discoveries.

On Wednesday, February 20, we’re in for a celestial treat.

The global community of astrobiology scholars will meet at AbSciCon 2008.

NASA's SOFIA touched down at Ames Research Center for the first time.

Thoughtful astronomy books abound for the holiday gift-giving season.

Astronomy is accessible to both amateurs and professionals.

The WAC meeting in Alaska utilized three portable planetarium domes.

A Phoenix has reappeared at SETI, in the form of NASA's next Mars lander.

Where did all the water on Earth come from?

NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy went to California.

Worldwide, people live in urban centers under light polluted skies.

In the near future, with the launch of NASA's Kepler Mission in 2008, we'll have the tools to seek evidence of Earth-size planets in the habitable zone of distant stars.

A month ago, my daffodils began blooming, and I knew that spring was coming. Next week, it’s official. On March 21 at 00 07 UT (universal time), the Earth spins through the vernal equinox.