Astronomy
Countdown begins for April’s total solar eclipse. What to know about watch parties and safe viewing
The peak spectacle on April 8 will last up to 4 minutes, 28 seconds in...
Earth’s moon is shrinking. Here’s what scientists say that could mean
A region of the moon that’s at the center of a new international space race...
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3 great Bay Area hikes about space, science and the cosmos
From The Dish at Stanford to the aviation beacon atop Mount Diablo, here are three...
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Berkeley astrophysicist Gibor Basri interprets the stars
“Starlight comes to me, and I interpret it,” says Basri, a professor emeritus at UC...
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From the fields to the stars: Astronaut José Hernández credits California farmworker family for his success
From the fields to the stars to the small screen, this astronaut's career trajectory is...
Look up to see January’s full ‘wolf moon’ brighten the night sky
The first full moon of the new year, known as the wolf moon, will shine...
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How one man captures NASA-quality space images from his East Bay backyard
Shooting from his Danville backyard with a high-tech rig, Bob Schiff is making incredible space...
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Famed astronomer Natalie Batalha searches for life on other planets — and so much more
The scientific lead for NASA's Kepler mission has long been inspired by the possibility of...
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U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón’s ode is headed for the stars
As a "Star Wars" fan, U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón is enjoying her involvement with...
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How an early NASA test pilot launched a Saratoga winery
Just over 50 years ago, George Cooper, a World War II and NASA test pilot,...