Help Schoolkids in Africa Participate in November 2013 Eclipse
Astronomers Without Borders – those great folks who do science outreach around the world – is getting ready for the…
What are the Phases of the Moon?
Everyone knows that the Moon goes through phases, but let’s talk about why it does. It comes down to illumination,…
Keck Spots A Galaxy Fueled With Ancient Gas
"Primordial hydrogen" sounds like a great name for a band. It's also a great thing to find when you're looking…
Best Ever Astronaut ‘Selfies’
"Talk about a selfie!" wrote former astronaut Clay Anderson on Twitter yesterday (Oct. 1). He posted that comment along with…
Is Iran REALLY Planning on Sending a Cat Into Space?
“I’m going where?” No, this isn't The Onion... as a concerned consumer of all that is space news, you have…
This Aurora Video Shows How High The Lights Were Whizzing
Ever stood outside looking at the aurora and felt as though it was swirling just a short distance above your…
This Planetary Nebula Comes With a Twist
From the Cat’s Eye to the Eskimo, planetary nebulae are arguably among the most dazzling objects in the Universe. These…
Ancient ‘Supervolcanoes’ Lurk On Mars And Once Showered Planet In Ash: Study
Once-active "supervolcanoes" in northern Mars likely spewed ash and dust thousands of miles away, producing powdery deposits noticed by the…
This is Comet ISON Seen From Mars
It's not much to look at, but there it is: the incoming comet ISON (aka C/2012 S1) as seen by the…
Could The U.S. Government Shutdown Hammer Earth and Mars Missions?
As Day 2 of the United States government shutdown continues, some short-term effects are already in evidence when it comes…