Lighting Up Andromeda’s Coldest Rings
Cold rings of dust are illuminated in this image taken by Herschel's Spectral and Photometric Imaging Receiver (SPIRE) instrument. Credit: ESA/NASA/JPL-Caltech/B.…
Astrophotos: Northern Lights Over Iceland
Photographer Jack Fusco recently took a trip to Iceland, hoping to capture the unique Icelandic landscapes and night skies but…
In Two Weeks This 50-Meter Asteroid Will Buzz Our Planet
Asteroid 2012-DA14 will pass Earth closely on Feb. 15, 2013 (NASA) On February 15 a chunk of rock about 50…
Iran Launches a Monkey on a Suborbital Rocket
According to Iran state media, Iran launched a suborbital rocket last week with a passenger aboard: a monkey. A gray…
Watch Live from Israel: 8th Annual International Ilan Ramon Space Conference
Beginning on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, the Eighth Annual Ilan Ramon International Space Conference will be held in Israel, but…
Virtual Star Party – January 27, 2013: The Hand-Guided Moon Edition
Cruddy winter weather kept most of our astronomers indoors, but a few spots opened up in the clouds this week…
Remembering Ron McNair and the Challenger Crew
Today is the 27th anniversary of the space shuttle Challenger disaster. On January 28, 1986, mission STS-51-L ended in tragedy…
How a Good Narrator Can Mean Life or Death on Mars
Stranded on an alien planet, ejected from your burning ship and with only minutes of breathable air left, your chances…
New ISS Timelapse: Night to Day to Night Again
Here’s the latest video shot from the International Space Station, courtesy of the crew of Expedition 34. You’ll see the…
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Opportunity Rover Starts Year 10 on Mars with Remarkable Science Discoveries
Image caption: Opportunity Celebrates 9 Years and 3200 Sols on Mars snapping this panoramic view from her current location on…