In these extremely politically polarized times, one of the rare issues that often garners bipartisan support is criminal justice reform. Twelve states have passed “clean slate” laws that automatically ...

Through the centuries, the telescope has gone through an incredible evolution to become the tool it is today. In the modern era, these miraculous inventions can be purchased from a variety of stores, ...

The European Southern Observatory (ESO) operates some of the most powerful telescopes in the world. Established in 1962 by 16 countries across the globe, the ESO is a hub for astronomers looking to ...

The new Meade telescope awaiting installation. Lowenthal tightening the final screws during the installation of the telescope. It’s International Astronomy Year and, fittingly, a new telescope just ...

Struggling Irvine telescope maker Meade Instruments Corp. said Tuesday it’s closing a Georgia plant and cutting 20 jobs. The move is “another step in our efforts to align our operating expenses with ...

Staff at the European Southern Observatory have a system to clean the La Silla Observatory's delicate mirrors without breaking them. Big telescopes feature some of the finest and most precise mirrors ...