For centuries, humans have observed the night sky, though the stars were far-off entities. Humanity now knows more than our ancestors could have imagined, in part thanks to observatories and their users. The...
On February 22, Mike Hughes (aka “Mad Mike,” a daredevil and DIY rocketeer) died after crashing in a homemade, steam-powered rocket in California.The tone in media coverage was mixed. Some called...
If you have been paying attention to the news in the past few weeks, you have most likely heard about the devastating bush fires ravaging Australia.One widespread concern is the amount of attention that...
It is one thing to learn about the stars and planets in the night sky, but it is another thing entirely to see them with one’s own eyes. With Kentucky SkyTalk, anyone can get the best of both worlds,...
The MacAdam Student Observatory was built in 2007 and opened in 2008. The current structure, located on top of Rose Street Parking Garage #2, is UK's third observatory. It is open for astronomy students...
