![Want to get into stargazing? A professional astronomer explains where to start Want to get into stargazing? A professional astronomer explains where to start](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51657586870_JamesWebbSpaceTel.jpg)
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 Astronomy camera captures North Korean rocket stage exploding after satellite launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700733894_NorthKoreanrocket.jpg)
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 Aidilfitri date to be discussed in Fatwa Committee of National Council](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71680866457_TBNAIIMMACC.jpg)
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 Sky's the limit as Teledyne Imaging unveils COSMOS for astronomy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41615353466_shakehands.jpg)
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 Geminid meteor shower watch in Penang almost ideal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41607922634_TBMETEORGEMINIDES.jpg)
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 Moon richer in water than once thought](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41603773922_MOON.jpg)
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 'Impressive' Perseid meteor shower seen over UK](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/51502619716_PicStory.jpg)
'Impressive' Perseid meteor shower seen over UK
The annual meteor shower reached its peak on August 11 and 12.
Sun Aug 13 2017
![Fenomena supermoon di seluruh dunia Fenomena supermoon di seluruh dunia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/51479200047_950x600.jpg)
Fenomena "supermoon" di seluruh dunia
Fenomena "supermoon" kali ini merupakan kedudukan bulan berada pada jarak paling dekat dengan bumi sejak 68 tahun lepas
Tue Nov 15 2016
![Stunning moments of the supermoon phenomenon Stunning moments of the supermoon phenomenon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/51479119285_PicStory.jpg)
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 Researchers detect gravitational waves for a second time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/71466044669_AlbertEinsteinStatue.jpg)
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 Chance for Malaysians to see Saturn this Friday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/81464759906_Saturn.jpg)
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 Solar eclipse in Asia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/71457493416_PicStory.jpg)
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 'Blood Moon': First total lunar eclipse of 2014](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-04/61397557993_120x90.jpg)
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