The vantage point at Cerro Pachón, with its dark skies and high-altitude clarity, enhances the richness of the image.

As a space reporter for The New York Times, I follow what’s happening in the stars, including eclipses, meteor showers and ...

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Just 500 light years away, the Chamaeleon Complex, and in particular its dark cloud Chamaeleon I, is a hotbed of young, low-mass stars. The universe is full of cosmic masterpieces, none more so than ...

Ever wondered why stars vanish from view on night flights? It's not just altitude; bright cabin lights create window glare, ...