The University of Manchester's Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre has announced the arrival of its newest exhibit – a beautiful and unique mechanical orrery. At five metres in diameter, the Jodrell Bank ...

This story appears in the July 2013 issue of National Geographic magazine. The dust speck had been plucked from the tail of a comet more than 200 million miles away. Now, under an electron ...

Today, millions of people will gather to marvel at the total solar eclipse. The awe that eclipses inspire is profound. “You suddenly feel as though you can see the clockwork of the solar system.

The heavens will provide a mesmerizing spectacle this Saturday as stargazers prepare for a partial solar eclipse. This celestial event will allow observers to witness the intricate mechanics of the ...