Though you won't get the same views with your eyes as you do with instruments like Hubble, JWST, or even a backyard telescope, there are still plenty of cool things to look at in the night sky with just your eyes. Here are some of my favorites.

Pluto was long considered the ninth planet of the solar system, but changes to the definition of planet got it kicked out of the planetary club. Now, scientists are close to finally answering a pressing question: Is there another planet hiding out there?

You might be hearing about future plans to colonize Mars or establish a base on the moon, but these ideas are older than humankind's first forays out of the atmosphere. In fact there have been several serious and semi-serious space colonization plans that obviously haven't panned out because there are no space colonies.

We’ve all seen those stunning space photos in their vibrant glory, but did you know that’s not how they look straight out of the telescope? What telescopes see is a lot of invisible light and weird cosmic noise that has to be edited and translated into those iconic images we all recognize.

When you gaze at the night sky, you're likely to catch a glimpse of a planet orbiting the Sun. However, when several of these celestial neighbors decide to join in, the result is something called a planetary alignment. Let's delve into this phenomenon and how you can watch when it happens next.

Starlink, a satellite network developed by private company SpaceX to provide affordable internet to remote areas, sounds really good on paper. Providing internet for cheap to people who struggle to ever get a good connection is great, but Starlink could have several negative repercussions as well.

Stargazing apps aren’t all the same. Some are bloated, some are brilliant, and some are only good if you know exactly what you're looking for. Here's a rundown of the ones we think are actually worth your time.

Whether you're watching a space documentary, reading a How-To Geek space article, or just trying to get your head around exactly what exists around us, learning the meaning of these key terms will go a long way to helping you understand what's out there in the cosmos.

The Northern Lights can only be seen under certain circumstances, which gives the impression that it's difficult to spot this phenomenon. Well, it's certainly not the easiest thing in the world, but it is probably easier than you think. There are many places dedicated to helping you see the aurora.

Have you ever wanted to ask an astronaut a question, or just talk to one in general? Wouldn't it be cool if you could speak to an astronaut even as they were floating on the ISS in space, looking down on Earth? It's not actually difficult to do just that. All you need is ham radio.

Working in space is more than floating in microgravity. Astronauts train intensely and use advanced tools to not only survive, but also conduct advanced scientific research. Given the difficulties, how do they pull it off?

If you’re going stargazing, there are a handful of things you should bring with you or keep in mind. It doesn’t matter if you’re just using your eyes, binoculars, or a telescope, they always hold.

Building out fiber optic network over thousands of miles to provide internet to millions of people is a difficult, time-consuming, and expensive task. What if you could cut out the physical connections entirely and only use wireless? That is exactly what Starlink aims to do.

Scientists have identified a planet that has a turbulent relationship with its parent star: it is being disintegrated, and leaving a spectacular trail of dusty debris in its wake. Within a few million years, the planet will be completely destroyed.