And at night, there are familiar constellations, planets, the odd meteor or two, and satellites streaming overhead. These are all fun to see with your unaided eyes. But there are times when a ...

In our final episode of Crash Course Astronomy, Phil gives the course a send off with a look at some of his favorite topics and the big questions that Astronomy allows us to ask.

My apologies, everyone: After we put up this week’s episode of Crash Course Astronomy (about exoplanets ... episode will go back up Thursday, Aug. 6, at 21:00 UTC (5 p.m. ET).

also holds weekend astronomy programs. These are usually from 1-4 p.m. They are free with admission, but registration is required. Admission to the museum is $6 adults and $5.25 kids. Call 828-254 ...

It’s an example of an astronomical cycle visible to the naked eye, and the first of three subjects in Episode 3 of Crash Course Astronomy, a new series by Bad Astronomy’s Phil Plait.

Today on Crash Course Astronomy, Phil dives into some very dark matters. The stuff we can actually observe in the universe isn’t all there is. Galaxies and other large structures in the universe ...