Astronomy Cast Ep. 252: Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
Quantum theory is plenty strange, but one of the strangest discoveries is the realization that there's a limit to how…
Why Are Lunar Shadows So Dark?
[/caption] A lunar boulder catches the last edge of the setting sunlight in this image from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter…
Amateur Astronomers Flash the Space Station
[/caption] We’ve seen lots of images and videos of city lights on Earth as seen from the International Space Station.…
Look, It’s a Moon Buggy! LRO’s Best Look Ever at the Apollo 15 Landing Site
[/caption] A new image from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter’s Narrow Angle Camera provides the most detailed orbital look ever at…
Astrophoto: Planets at Dusk at Trusk by Brendan Alexander
[/caption] Oh my! What a gorgeous combination of planetary conjunctions and a beautiful landscape! Brendan Alexander (@DonegelSkies) posted this image…
Sun Unleashes Powerful X-Class Solar Flare
The Sun has been quiet recently but early today (04:13 UTC on March 5, 2012) it unleashed a powerful X1-class…
Launch of a Lego Space Shuttle
While it didn't quite make it to space, this Lego space shuttle got quite a ride on a weather balloon,…
Pick Up Some Good Librations With This Stunning Moon Video
As the Moon orbits Earth, it rotates at such a rate as to keep the same face aiming our way...…
Weekly SkyWatcher’s Forecast: March 5-11, 2012
[/caption] Greetings, fellow SkyWatchers! Our week begins with the dance of the planets and a gathering of asteroids. Keep watching…
Massive Fireball Witnessed Over The UK By Countless Observers
[/caption] On the evening of March 3rd 2012 at approximately 21:40 GMT, an incredibly bright fireball/bollide was seen over the…