‘Force Field’ Could Protect New Weather Satellite, Future Human Missions
OTTAWA, CANADA -- A new Canadian satellite -- should it launch -- might carry a sort of magnetized force field…
Comet ISON Suddenly Brightens as it Dives Toward the Sun
After a sleepy week, Comet ISON is suddenly coming alive. Several amateur astronomers and at least one professional astronomers are…
How NASA Can be Innovative on Reduced Budgets
OTTAWA, CANADA -- With 6,000 hailstorm divots scarring a space shuttle external tank, and no backup immediately available to fly,…
Comets Encke and ISON Spotted from Mercury
Two comets currently on their way toward the Sun have been captured on camera from the innermost planet. The MESSENGER…
Here Comes the Weekend Leonid Meteor Shower!
November 2013 offers a chance to catch a dependable meteor shower, albeit on an off year. The Leonid meteors are…
What is a Parsec?
If you're into astronomy, or just a fan of any science fiction franchise worth its salt, then chances are you've…
Astronomy Cast 322: SOHO
As we've mentioned before, the Sun is a terrifying ball of plasma. It's a good thing we're keeping an eye…
A Guided Aerial Tour of Curiosity’s Journey So Far on Mars
Just where has the Curiosity rover traveled so far and where is it going? This new video, narrated by John…
Delving Into The Mystery Of Black Hole Jets
The concept of a black hole jet isn't a new one, but we still have a lot to learn about…
Moon’s Blotchy Near Side Has Bigger Craters Than Expected
The familiar blotches that make up "the man in the moon", from the vantage point of Earth, happened because the…