Don't just reach for the solar glasses; a disco ball might be a fun and safe way to enhance the total solar eclipse experience April 8. Inspired by a research paper from European scientists, the Round ...

On Oct. 14, a partial "ring of fire" solar eclipse will be visible across most of the Americas for the first time since 2012, and a team of astronomers wants you to enjoy it as science intended: By ...

As well as bringing sparkle to the dance floor, could disco balls become a new educational tool in astronomy? Laura Hiscott investigates Reflecting the universe The tiny mirrors on a disco ball act ...

You can't stare at the sun, so how do you watch an eclipse? By reflecting it off of a disco ball, a team of astronomers suggests. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...