Astronomy and physics have accumulated a lot of interesting names for objects, ideas, and phenomena. Some are more interesting than others.

From the scorching surface of Mercury to the icy edges of Neptune, our planetary neighborhood is full of wonders. The order of the planets isn’t just trivia—it tells a story about temperature, ...

A new public competition will allow a lucky astronomy enthusiast to name one of Earth's tiny "quasi-moons." Here's everything you need to know about how to enter the competition for free.

Here are a few astronomy activities on the Web that families have enjoyed over the years. To get your family in an astronomy mood, you can start by encouraging a dinner-table discussion of how many ...

CAPE CANAVERAL — Want to name Pluto's two tiniest moons? Then you'll need to dig deep into mythology. Astronomers announced a contest Monday to name the two itty-bitty moons of Pluto discovered ...

Astronomical Society of the Pacific Names Leo Connolly Winner of 2006 Emmons Award for Excellence in College Astronomy Teaching ...

LSU is honoring six faculty members who have earned national or international recognition for their research.