Carnival of Space #314
This week's Carnival of Space is hosted by our pal Ray Sanders at his Dear Astronomer blog. Click here to…
Is the Sun More Active Than it Looks? An Innovative Method to Characterize the Solar Cycle
The Sun has provided no shortage of mysteries thus far during solar cycle #24. And perhaps the biggest news story…
How To Hit A Landing Target On Mars … Potentially, Precisely and Perfectly!
It's frustrating to make it all the way to Mars, only to land in the wrong spot. So as Masten…
Aerospace Students Shoot for the Stars and Space Flight Dreams
Rocket science university students from Puerto Rico pose for photo op with the Terrier-Improved Malemute sounding rocket that will launch…
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…