Here are some books the Tampa-Hillsborough County Library has about astronomy: the science that studies everything beyond earth’s atmosphere.

Astronomy and commercial space are often portrayed as being on a collision course, yet their futures are deeply intertwined. As satellite constellations expand, astronomers raise concerns about trails across images, interference with radio telescopes and ...

Explore mind-blowing space scenarios in this video, including: - The implications of creating a black hole on Earth - What would happen if you jumped into a hole through the Earth - Fascinating facts about the Diamond Planet - The largest image captured by the Hubble Space Telescope - Surprising and scary space facts - The concept of time travel - Unique insights on celestial bodies like Starman and Point Nemo - The unusual topic of "Poo on the Moon" Written,

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.

A recent SpaceNews opinion article argued that it is time to “take astronomy off Earth.” The suggestion is straightforward: If satellite constellations and commercial space activity threaten ground-based astronomy, perhaps astronomers should simply ...

A mission to Uranus is a top priority, but the journey is long. Explore how SpaceX's Starship could slash travel time with in-space refueling and aerobraking.