A new trail in this southern Arizona city plots the most visitor-friendly astronomy stops—and there are plenty to choose from, including world-class observatories and six Dark Sky parks.

But he’s not walking into the same DRC he left. Armed rebellions, particularly by the M23 group, have reshaped eastern Congo, cutting off vital cities like Goma from government control.

Two groups in Kolkata related to astronomy have created what they claim to be the largest handmade telescope in the city — a 14.5-inch f/5 Dobsonian that is low-cost, powerful, and easy to handle.

Congolese officials and negotiators for the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have arrived in Doha for talks to hammer out a ceasefire and end months of fighting that have raised fears of a wider regional ...

Congo Government, M23 Rebel Delegations in Doha for Talks, Sources Say By Sonia Rolley (Reuters) - Congolese officials and negotiators for the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have arrived in Doha for ...

It was supposed to be a defining moment, but peace talks between the Congolese government and M23 rebels scheduled for this Wednesday in Doha have been postponed. It would have been the first ...

(Reuters) - Peace talks between Congo's government and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels planned for Wednesday in Doha have been postponed, sources from both sides told Reuters this week, with no future ...

One of the great things about astronomy is that it's full of surprises, especially when it comes to comets — you just can't predict when a new one might pop up. But when one does appear ...

Peace Talks Between Congo and M23 Rebels in Doha Delayed, Sources Say By Sonia Rolley (Reuters) - Peace talks between Congo's government and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels planned for Wednesday in Doha ...