The ALMA radio telescope array in the Atacama Desert temporarily halted operations after a rare snowfall blanketed the base ...

What methods can astronomers use to identify exoplanets orbiting within a young exoplanetary system’s disc of dust and gas ...

Astronomers have detected a giant exoplanet—between three and ten times the size of Jupiter—hiding in the swirling disk of ...

The SOAR Telescope sits on the peak of Cerro Pachón, part of the Chilean Andes mountain range. Recently, a rare winter storm swept across the Atacama desert, bringing snow to the driest place on Earth ...

The monstrous 85-mile-wide comet C/2014 UN271 is the second most distant body originating from the Oort Cloud found to be chemically active.

As travelers continue to look for unique experiences under the night sky, astro-tourism is becoming increasingly popular ...

Chile is one of the world’s premier stargazing destinations, thanks to its geographical position, climate and expansive stretches of wilderness. Here, local author and astronomer Rodrigo ...

The extraordinary event temporarily shut down equipment at the ALMA Observatory, and the snow reached the telescope's main ...

Chile's Atacama desert is the driest non-polar region on Earth, where "the sky shines when the sun sets", said The Guardian. Comets "burn brightly" and "flawless trails of stars" and nebulae ...

The scorched moonscape of the Atacama stretches for hundreds of kilometres on both sides of the Pan-American Highway, undisturbed by any sign of human activity.

The Atacama Desert in northern Chile offers an extraordinary travel experience that captivates adventurers, astronomers and nature enthusiasts alike. With its extreme altitude, crystal-clear skies and ...