CHINESE scientists claim to have built a giant weapon inspired by Star Wars that can wipe out enemy satellites in orbit. The terrifying real life "Death Star" is capable of focusing multiple ...

However, if you get up early this week, a rare eclipse of a star, Spica, is on offer. Add to that some convenient views of Jupiter ... 13%-illuminated crescent moon. That’s a beautiful sight ...

Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa, will do something astonishing this month. The moon will pass in front of a distant star later this month, obscuring the light of a distant star from Earth’s view.