How Do Astronomers Find Other Planets?
Up until 20 years ago, the only planets astronomers were aware of were within our Solar System. They assumed others…
Astrophoto: Flaming Star and Nebula in Orion
Astrophotographer César Cantú from Mexico captured this beautiful view of the star Alnitak and Flame Nebula, both in the constellation…
Stunning Aerial Tour of the Arctic
Enjoy this tour of the Arctic and Greenland, courtesy of the pilots of IceBridge, a six-year NASA mission to survey…
How to See Planet Neptune: Our Guide to Its 2013 Opposition
If you do your own stargazing or participate in our Sunday night Virtual Star Parties, you’ve probably noticed we’re starting…
Poof! This Spacecraft Could Get Under A Planet’s Skin
If you want to get inside a planet or moon fast, the European Space Agency says lobbing a spacecraft at…
Virtual Star Party – Aug. 18, 2013
On this warm August evening, three astronomers shared their live view of the night sky for a Virtual Star Party.…
Astrophoto: The Milky Way Over Panther Creek State Park
Amateur astronomers from Illinois frequently venture out to Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Park, a 26-square mile conservation area of…
Update on the Bright Nova Delphini 2013; Plus a Gallery of Images from our Readers
Since showing itself on August 14, 2013, a bright nova in the constellation Delphinus -- now officially named Nova Delphini…
Venus And Moon Caught In A Crazy, Phase-y Coincidence Tonight
Curious coincidences occur in the sky just as they do on Earth. Take tonight for instance. The moon is in…
Weekly Space Hangout – Aug. 16, 2013
Like your space news, but you just can't handle reading any more? Then watch our Weekly Space Hangout, where we…