Chandra Spots a Black Hole’s High-Speed Hurricane
[/caption] Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have reported record-breaking wind speeds coming from a stellar-mass black hole. The "wind", a high-speed…
Degas: a Crater Painted Blue
[/caption] This image, acquired by NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft on December 12, 2011, reveals the blue coloration of the 32-mile (52-km)…
A Mardi Gras Moon Crossing
[/caption] The Sun seems to be glowing in traditional Mardi Gras colors in this image, made from three AIA channels…
More Details from Hubble Reveal Strange Exoplanet is a Steamy Waterworld
[/caption] Would Kevin Costner’s character in the movie “Waterworld” be at home on this exoplanet? The planet GJ 1214b was…
Timelapse: Atacama Starry Nights
The Atacama Desert of Chile has been called "an astronomer's paradise," with its stunningly dark, steady and transparent skies. It…
Recent Geologic Activity on the Moon?
[/caption] Recent images from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera provide evidence that the lunar crust may be pulling apart in…
A Beginner’s Guide to Photographing The International Space Station (ISS)
[/caption] If you have seen the International Space Station (ISS) pass over a few times with your own eyes, (here's…
Dramatic Rocket Launch Into an Aurora
[/caption] Over the weekend, a two-stage sounding rocket launched into a sky shimmering with green aurora. On board were instruments…
Carnival of Space #237
[/caption] It's been awhile since Universe Today has hosted the Carnival of Space, so we're happy to be home for…
Bright Peaks, Dark Shadows
[/caption] The 68-mile (109-km) -wide Amaral crater on Mercury reveals its brightly-tipped central peaks in this image, acquired by NASA's…