Giveaway: Star Walk: Stargazing App for the iPhone
We have another great app giveaway for you, our valued readers. Star Walk is an app that allows you to…
Perseid Meteor Shower 2013: Images from Around the World
The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks tonight, but already astrophotographers have been out, enjoying the view of a little cosmic rain.…
What Is A Quasar?
I love it when scientists discover something unusual in nature. They have no idea what it is, and then over…
Beautiful Noctilucent Clouds 2013 — The Movie
Intrigued by mysterious noctilucent, or night-shining clouds? This beautiful new film from TWAN (The World At Night) photographer P-M Hedén…
Virtual Star Party – August 11, 2013
If you need a break from the Perseid Meteor Shower, come join us for a Virtual Star Party. This is…
Weekly Space Hangout – August 9, 2013
Gather round the internets for another episode of the Weekly Space Hangout. Where our experienced team of journalists, astronomers and…
Deep and Wide: Stunning Amateur View of the Lagoon and Trifid Nebulae
Here's a beautiful deep look at a wide-field view of the Lagoon Nebula (M8, NGC 6523) and the Trifid Nebula…
A Challenging Series of Occultations of Spica by the Moon Coming to a Sky Near You
The first in a cycle of challenging occultations of the bright star Spica for northern hemisphere observers begins this coming…
New 3-D Map Shows Large Scale Structures in the Universe 9 Billion Years Ago
I remember seeing the Hubble 3-D IMAX movie in 2010 and literally gasping when the view pulled back from zooming…
Launch Gallery: Delta 4 Sends Military Satellite to Orbit
Who doesn't like a good launch? These images and videos from last night's launch of United Launch Alliance's Delta 4…