Should Robots or Humans Explore Space?
You might be surprised to know that I have an opinion. People often ask me for it, but tend not…
The Cyber-Myth That Just Won’t Die: See Mars as Large as a Full Moon!!!
It’s hard to believe that it’s been with us for a decade now. Ten years ago this week, the planet…
More Amazing High Speed Images and Video of Sprite Lightning
When we first checked in with graduate student and astrophotographer Jason Ahrns earlier this month, he had the chance to…
Titan Has a Fancy Collar
As high summer slowly but steadily approaches on Saturn, Cassini is opening a window to the seasonal changes that occur…
‘TransFormers’ Could Beam Light Into Permanently Shadowed Craters
Permanently shadowed craters on the moon or Mercury are one of the most exciting locations to search for water. Because…
“Tranquility Base:” Original Song Honors Neil Armstrong on the Anniversary of his Death
Apollo 11 moonwalker Neil Armstrong died on Aug. 25, 2012 at age 82, and NASA has posted a video tribute…
Your Guide To When, Where and How To See The Aurora Borealis
As an amateur astronomer, two of the most frequently questions I'm asked are "When is the best time to see…
Astrophoto: Double Rainbow All the Way Across the Observatory
Astrophotographer César Cantú was in the right place at the right time this weekend! He took this beautiful photo of…
Weekly Space Hangout – Aug. 23, 2013: Mars One, Zombie WISE, Luca Parmitano, Wave at Saturn
It's time for the Weekly Space Hangout. This is our weekly rundown on all the big space news stories of…
How Did Life Begin?
No answers today, only a question. But it’s one of the most interesting and meaningful questions we can possibly ask.…