The article details the historical underrepresentation of women in astronomy, highlighting the significant contributions of numerous women despite facing systemic challenges such as limited access to ...

Astronomer Vera Rubin spent much of her career at the Carnegie Institution’s Department of Terrestrial Magnetism in Washington, D.C. She's best known for convincing the world that dark matter exists.

Praised as an engaging professor, respected academic, persistent leader, compassionate friend and supportive colleague, Prof. Yervant Terzian, astronomy, passed away last week on Nov. 25 at the age of ...

In 2005, when South Africa and its partner countries in Africa submitted a proposal to host the world’s largest radio telescope, called the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), the continent had five ...

Welcome to the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Delaware, where the pursuit of scientific discovery and innovation meets cutting-edge research and academic excellence. Our ...

Helping young people tap into their excitement about the night sky helps them build confidence and opens career pathways they ...