A Glimpse into History Machu Picchu's history is as intriguing as its breathtaking scenery. Built in the 15th century under ...

The university observatory is holding a free-of-charge solar eclipse event on Saturday morning. New research could force a fundamental rethink of the nature of space and time. The Nasa astronauts ...

It ascends past Andean cloud forests to Warmiwañusca, the infamous "Dead Woman's Pass" at 4,215m, before descending to the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the Seven New Wonders of ...

New research suggests that a binary pair of Kuiper Belt objects, known as the Altjira system, is actually made up of three separate bodies orbiting one another in a complex triad. This rare ...

They found that the structure — dubbed "Quipu" after strings with knots used by the Incas for bookkeeping — stretched across huge swathes of the ... For their latest study, accepted for publication in ...

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Under higher power, the pair often looks white and yellow instead, according to Astronomy associate editor Michael Bakich. Sunrise: 7:19 A.M. Sunset: 7:02 P.M. Moonrise: 3:31 P.M. Moonset ...

Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru One of the most mystical places worldwide is the Sacred Valley of ... Officially known as Prudencio Lach Astronomical Observatory, this place is home to a series of ...

The Sacred Valley of the Incas in Peru is one of the most remarkable places to practice astronomical ... Officially known as Prudencio Lach Astronomical Observatory, this place is home to a series of ...

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Neptune is nearby but likely not visible in twilight, even with optical aid. Credit: Astronomy: Roen Kelly Venus will be most obvious because it is so bright, shining at magnitude –4.8 on March 1.