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Amateur astronomers working from their laptops just discovered more than 3,000 brown dwarfs, doubling the number of these mysterious "failed stars" known to science. It's one of the biggest citizen science wins in astronomy history, proving you don't need a PhD to make cosmic discoveries.
While Artemis II astronauts circled the Moon in April, volunteers with backyard telescopes spotted bright flashes of space rocks striking the lunar surface. Now NASA needs more amateur astronomers to keep watching and submit their videos.
Three amateur astronomers in Queensland made history by becoming the first citizen scientists to discover a planetary ring, proving that world-changing discoveries can happen in your own backyard. Their finding helped solve a cosmic mystery that professional telescopes had missed.
You don't need a PhD to contribute to NASA's moon mission. Amateur astronomers with smart telescopes are being called to help scientists track the Artemis 2 rocket during its historic journey.
Amateur astronomers are getting their telescopes ready as spring arrives, bringing the best window of the year to see distant galaxies from the northern hemisphere. Thousands of spectacular galaxies become visible as Earth tilts away from the dusty Milky Way plane.
NASA's DART mission successfully knocked an asteroid off its path around the sun, proving we could defend Earth from a space rock threat. Amateur astronomers traveled the globe to confirm this planetary defense milestone.
You don't need fancy equipment to contribute to real lunar science. The March 2026 total lunar eclipse offers three simple projects anyone with clear skies can tackle.
A new smart telescope uses AI to guide amateur astronomers through the night sky while automatically capturing stunning images of galaxies and nebulae. The Seestar S30 Pro makes exploring the universe as simple as pointing your phone at the stars.
Amateur astronomers with smart telescopes are joining NASA missions to track dangerous asteroids and discover comets. One citizen scientist in South Africa captured crucial data during NASA's asteroid deflection test.
Four amateur astronomers in southern France discovered a comet heading toward the Sun 300 million kilometers away, earlier than any similar comet has been detected before. Using just four private telescopes and tracking software, they beat major space agencies to one of astronomy's most exciting finds.