Astronomy August 2026

In the August 2026 issue: How Gravitational Waves Transformed Our Universe — A comprehensive exploration of how the detection of gravitational waves has fundamentally changed our understanding of the cosmos — from colliding black holes to merging neutron stars and what these ripples in spacetime tell us about the universe's most violent events AI Outgrows Earth — A fascinating look at how artificial intelligence is pushing beyond the boundaries of our planet and transforming the way we explore and understand the universe Finding Light's True Nature — A thought-provoking deep dive into the physics of light — what it really is and what scientists are still discovering about its fundamental nature How to Make a Comet — A fun and informative hands-on guide to recreating a comet in your own backyard Celestron's NexImage 20 Reviewed — A detailed review of Celestron's latest planetary imaging camera — a must-read for astrophotographers looking to upgrade their setup