Jellyfish-Like Galaxy Appears To Be Shedding All Over Space
Is that a tractor beam trying to latch on to galaxy ESO 137-001? While the bold blue stripe in the…
Planets Plentiful Around Abundant Red Dwarf Stars, Study Says
Good news for planet-hunters: planets around red dwarf stars are more abundant than previously believed, according to new research. A…
China’s Yutu Moon Rover Unable to Properly Maneuver Solar Panels
This time-lapse color panorama from China’s Chang’e-3 lander shows the Yutu rover at two different positions during its trek over…
Astrophotos: Sun Halo, Crescent Moon and Earthshine
Here's a few great astrophotos for today! Astrophotographer César Cantú from the Chilidog Observatory in Monterrey, Mexico captured this stunning…
Who Discovered Electricity?
Electricity is a form of energy and it occurs in nature, so it was not “invented.” As to who discovered…
Book Review and Giveaway: Flags of the Night Sky by Andre G. Bordeleau
It’s a reasonable assumption that most Universe Today website visitors are, at the very least, intrigued by the night sky. This…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 336: Units of Measure
How heavy is a kilogram, how long is a second? How warm is a degree? We measure our Universe is…
SOFIA Gives Scientists a First-Class View of a Supernova
Astronomers wanting a closer look at the recent Type Ia supernova that erupted in M82 back in January are in…
Relive Apollo 9’s Moon Lander Test 45 Years Ago Through Incredible NASA Images
Hard to believe the decades fly by so fast. It was 45 years ago today that the crew of Apollo…
Neil Armstrong’s Name Now Graces A NASA Research Center In California
Neil Armstrong -- the first man on the moon, who died in 2012 -- will now be the namesake of…