A Volcanic View of Mercury
Here on Earth we're used to seeing volcanoes as towering mountains with steam-belching peaks or enormous fissures oozing lava. But…
Why Are There Seasons?
We’re in the middle of Summer here on Vancouver Island, the Sun is out, the air is warm, and the…
Comet ISON: A Viewing Guide from Now to Perihelion
Perhaps you've read the news. This Fall, the big ticket show is the approach of Comet C/2012 S1 ISON. The…
China Plans To Open Doors To Foreign Astronauts: Report
China's human spaceflight program may soon be opening the door to foreign astronauts. The Asian nation has so far been…
This Teenager Hosts Earth-To-Space Q&As With An Orbiting Astronaut
Meet Abigail Harrison. This teenager's enthusiasm about space so impressed Luca Parmitano -- who just happens to be a European…
Virtual Star Party – September 22, 2013: Jupiter and the Moon in HD
Finally, we had clear skies for a terrific Virtual Star Party. Match this with the amazing new high-definition resolution of…
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How to Spot Commercial Cygnus Craft Chasing ISS for Sept. 22 Coupling
After launching to orbit atop the Antares rocket on Sept. 18, the first ever Cygnus cargo spacecraft is chasing the…
Weekly Space Hangout – September 20, 2013: Antares Launch, Rocket Armadillo, ISON Craziness
It's Friday so it's space hangout time. Join Universe Today publisher Fraser Cain and a crew of space journalists as…
Lovely Astrophotos: Aurora Among the Clouds
Frank Olsen reports that the weather in arctic part of Norway has been fantastic lately. Even so, the aurora are…
An Unexpected Ending for Deep Impact
After almost 9 years in space that included an unprecedented July 4th impact and subsequent flyby of a comet, an…