Supernova Alphabet Soup
[/caption] The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the sole body responsible for the official naming of astronomical objects. So if…
Our Picks of Best Space and Astronomy Images from 2011
[/caption] 2011 was a picturesque year! The year brought us new discoveries, a new supernova, the end of an era…
As Seen From Space: Volcanic Eruption Creates New Island in the Red Sea
[/caption] Looking for some new lake-front property? Here's the newest available on the planet. Volcanic activity in the Red Sea…
Dr. Alan Stern Answers Your Questions!
[/caption]Some of you may know, we recently launched a new "Ask" feature here at Universe Today. Our inaugural launch features…
Timelapse: Cerro Paranal Skies Above the VLT
This is one of the best timelapse videos of the year, showing ESO's Very Large Telescope in action and the…
Happy New Year from the Crew of the International Space Station
Proving up and down doesn't really matter in space, each of the six crew members on board the ISS sends…
What if the Earth had Two Moons?
The idea of an Earth with two moons has been a science fiction staple for decades. More recently, real possibilities…
An Enlightening Mosaic: Sunsets in 2011
[/caption] You’ve likely heard the phrase “axial tilt is the reason for the seasons” and here’s a great depiction of…
Phobos-Grunt Predicted to Fall in Afghanistan on January 14
[/caption] According to a news report in RiaNovosti, Russia’s Phobos-Grunt spacecraft will fall January 14th, "somewhere between 30.7 degrees north…
Astrophotos: Christmas Crescent Moon from Around the World
[/caption] A beautiful crescent Moon graced the morning and evening skies over the past holiday weekend, and skywatchers around the…