Want to get into stargazing? A professional astronomer explains where to start
Looking at the sky with the naked eye is a wonderful thing, but its also great to zoom in and see more detail.
Sun Dec 31 2023
Astronomy camera captures North Korean rocket stage exploding after satellite launch
The South Korean military is seeking to find and salvage debris from the rocket, South Korea's defence ministry said.
Thu Nov 23 2023
Aidilfitri date to be discussed in Fatwa Committee of National Council
The prediction of the International Astronomy Centre based in the United Arab Emirates that Syawal 1, in most countries is on April 21, will be discussed in the Fatwa Committee of the National Council
Fri Apr 07 2023
Sky's the limit as Teledyne Imaging unveils COSMOS for astronomy
Teledyne Imaging has introduced COSMOS, large-format, back side illuminated CMOS cameras optimised for astronomy.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Geminid meteor shower watch in Penang "almost ideal"
The night on Dec 13 was almost perfect as it coincided with the old moon, which makes the meteors more visible without the glaring moonlight.
Mon Dec 14 2020
Moon richer in water than once thought
If this water could be extracted, it could give astronauts travelling to the Moon and beyond access to drinking water.
Tue Oct 27 2020
'Impressive' Perseid meteor shower seen over UK
The annual meteor shower reached its peak on August 11 and 12.
Sun Aug 13 2017
Stunning moments of the supermoon phenomenon
According to NASA, the Nov. 14 supermoon will be the closest full moon to Earth since 1948 and we won't see another one until 2034.
Mon Nov 14 2016
Researchers detect gravitational waves for a second time
Albert Einstein had predicted the existence of the waves in his theory of relativity a century ago.
Thu Jun 16 2016
Chance for Malaysians to see Saturn this Friday
Angkasa said that at this time, the ringed planet would be at its closest to Earth.
Wed Jun 01 2016
Solar eclipse in Asia
Photos of the solar eclipse taken from cities across Asia, on March 9, 2016.
Wed Mar 09 2016
The 'Blood Moon': First total lunar eclipse of 2014
The first total lunar eclipse in more than three years brings the 'blood moon' on April 15.
Tue Apr 15 2014
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024