NameExoWorlds, an IAU Worldwide Contest to Name Alien Planets, Continues Controversy
The International Astronomical Union has unveiled a worldwide contest, NameExoWorlds, which gives the public a role in naming planets and…
‘Vulnerable’ Earth-Like Planets Could Survive With Friction: Study
If you're a potentially habitable world orbiting in a zone where liquid water can exist -- and then a rude…
A New Image of Europa Emerges
Eureka – it's Europa! And a brand-new image of it, too! (Well, kinda sorta.) The picture above, showing the icy moon's…
Something In Big Dipper ‘Blob’ Is Sending Out Cosmic Rays, Study Says
Behind the Big Dipper is something pumping out a lot of extremely high-energy cosmic rays, a new study says. And…
Supermassive Black Hole Blasting Molecular Hydrogen Solves Outstanding Mystery
The supermassive black holes in the cores of most massive galaxies wreak havoc on their immediate surroundings. During their most…
The Waters Of Mars: New Map Shows Something Unexpected
Where did the water on Mars come from, and where did it go? This plot (sort of) formed the basis…
Missing Light Crisis: The Universe Seems a Little Too Dark
There are few moments more breathtaking than standing beneath a brilliant starry sky. Thousands of small specks of light mark…
Join the Live Discussion: The Hunt for Other Worlds Heats Up
As readers of Universe Today know, exoplanets are one of the hottest topics in astronomy today. In just the past…
Watch Out Japan! Super Typhoon Neoguri is ENORMOUS – As Seen from ISS
“Supertyphoon Neoguri is ENORMOUS” says Alexander Gerst, ESA’s German astronaut currently serving aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as he…
Astrophoto: Capturing Pluto with a Spoon
Last week, we encouraged those of you with a decent sized backyard telescope (and a little patience) to try and…