A team led by the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics discovered the most distant known fossil galaxy — a relic of ...

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Astronomers have discovered a galaxy that has been "frozen in time" for billions of years. Like a celestial dinosaur fossil, ...

We've rounded up the best telescopes for kids that make stargazing fun, easy and inspiring for the next generation of sky explorers.

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A nova star in a neighbouring galaxy What was the Star of Bethlehem? Did the star really exist? Find out more with our kids' guide to astronomy by local astronomer Mark Lawrik-Thompson.

A book signing with Dean Regas is scheduled for his new book "One Thousand Facts about Space" on Saturday. He wrote it in conjunction with National Geographic Kids, but adults will enjoy it, too.

Astronomy is a subject as vast and fascinating as the night sky itself. Humans have been charting out changes in the heavens for thousands of years. During that time, our species’ growing ...

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What was the Star of Bethlehem? Did the star really exist? Find out more with our kids' guide to astronomy by local astronomer Mark Lawrik-Thompson. The BBC is not responsible for the content of ...