The Historical Astronomy Division (HAD) of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) has awarded its 2011 Donald E. Osterbrock Book Prize to Nathan Sivin for his landmark volume “Granting the ...

Books ‘Accidental Astronomy’ Review: Cosmic Surprises Scientists who watch the skies have learned much about our universe through serendipity and chance encounters.

Even in this age of e-books, there are times when you just want to hold a good book in your hand — and the holiday season is definitely one of those times. It's even better when the physical ...

Whether you are giving gifts to others or to yourself this holiday season, this list of the best popular science books of 2018 about astronomy, physics and mathematics is a great place to start ...

An ancient book on astronomy from the 1500s sold for more than £10,000 ($12,200), as a "private international buyer" triumphed over intense competition at a U.K. auction.

McTier is a rarity in astronomy circles—a Black woman in a field estimated to be 90 percent white. In fact, a 2020 Forbes article reported that only about 2 percent of astronomers are Black.

Two astronomy books from the Renaissance have found their way to a new home, where students will try to read a possible hidden text within one of them. Skip to main content.

For example, farmers need to understand the seasons and weather to know when to plant and harvest their crops. ... The foundation of Babylonian astronomy was kept in a book called MUL.APIN, ...