https://www.azpm.org/tags/astronomy Astronomy en-US Copyright Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:52:03 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-03/231068-university-of-arizona-lunar-scientists-building-upcoming-moon-missions They are designing experiments to be carried aboard unmanned commercial landers and rovers. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:52:03 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-03/231068-university-of-arizona-lunar-scientists-building-upcoming-moon-missions Tony Perkins https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-08-28/230998-new-university-of-arizona-backed-space-telescope-set-for-launch The Nancy Grace Roman observatory will take wide-field images of the universe Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:15:03 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-08-28/230998-new-university-of-arizona-backed-space-telescope-set-for-launch Tony Perkins https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-07-20/230573-international-moon-day-marks-the-first-crewed-moon-landing-in-1969 Lunar scientists at the University of Arizona helped choose Apollo 11's landing site. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:33:02 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-07-20/230573-international-moon-day-marks-the-first-crewed-moon-landing-in-1969 Tony Perkins https://www.azpm.org/astronomy/2026-07-15/230528-a-sweet-discovery-astronomers-say-sugar-is-lurking-in-the-space-between-stars Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:05:37 GMT https://www.azpm.org/astronomy/2026-07-15/230528-a-sweet-discovery-astronomers-say-sugar-is-lurking-in-the-space-between-stars Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-06-10/230116-arizona-company-prepares-for-first-of-its-kind-space-rescue-mission The target is a space telescope named after a distiguished University of Arizona graduate. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:14:41 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-06-10/230116-arizona-company-prepares-for-first-of-its-kind-space-rescue-mission Tony Perkins https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-05-20/229825-venus-and-moon-glide-side-by-side-in-may They are the two brightest objects in the evening sky this month. Thu, 21 May 2026 00:17:22 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-05-20/229825-venus-and-moon-glide-side-by-side-in-may Tony Perkins https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-05-18/229805-mt-lemmon-space-observers-discover-near-miss-asteroid The space rock will pass within 55,000 miles of Earth Monday night Mon, 18 May 2026 19:02:49 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-05-18/229805-mt-lemmon-space-observers-discover-near-miss-asteroid Tony Perkins https://www.azpm.org/astronomy/2026-04-27/229470-the-threat-of-light-pollution-puts-the-worlds-darkest-skies-in-the-atacama-desert-at-risk Last year, a proposed green energy project near the Paranal Observatory raised concerns about light pollution and other disruptions. Although the project was canceled, scientists warn that outdated sky preservation laws leave the area vulnerable. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:53:43 GMT https://www.azpm.org/astronomy/2026-04-27/229470-the-threat-of-light-pollution-puts-the-worlds-darkest-skies-in-the-atacama-desert-at-risk NAYARA BATSCHKE Associated Press https://www.azpm.org/astronomy/2026-04-27/229462-the-wide-brimmed-sombrero-galaxy-is-revealed-in-all-its-splendor-by-a-telescope-in-chile The galaxy's stellar halo appears to be triple the size of the sombrero itself. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:45:32 GMT https://www.azpm.org/astronomy/2026-04-27/229462-the-wide-brimmed-sombrero-galaxy-is-revealed-in-all-its-splendor-by-a-telescope-in-chile By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-04-07/229224-artemis-ii-mission-promises-new-moon-data-for-scientists The astronauts' test flight also includes unique observations of the lunar surface. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:10:02 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-04-07/229224-artemis-ii-mission-promises-new-moon-data-for-scientists Tony Perkins