Galaxy Bets On A Pair Of Black Holes

13 years ago

[/caption] About 160 million light years away in the constellation of Hydra, spiral galaxy NGC 3393 has been keeping a…

How to See a Supernova From Your Backyard This Weekend

13 years ago

The timing couldn't be better. A new supernova, named PTF11kly, which was discovered on August. 24, 2011 is continuing to…

James Webb Space Telescope Nearing Completion

13 years ago

[/caption] The James Webb Space Telescope or JWST has long been touted as the replacement for the Hubble Space Telescope.…

The Genesis of Galaxy Eris…

13 years ago

[/caption] In as much time as it takes to give birth to human life, a supercomputer and a team of…

Back to School Inspiration: Be That Light

13 years ago

Are you an educator, heading back to another year of teaching and need a little inspiration? -- or do you…

Two Into The Blue: One Engineer’s Gemini Reflections

13 years ago

[/caption] It is probably one of the least understood, but most crucial, (in terms of landing a man on the…

Space Debris Problem Getting Worse, New Report Says

13 years ago

[/caption] In the movie WALL-E, the Earth is surrounded by a dense field of orbiting junk. The problem of space…

NASAs Lunar Mapping Duo Encapsulated and Ready for Sept. 8 Liftoff

13 years ago

[/caption] NASA’s powerful lunar mapping duo of GRAIL spacecraft are now poised for liftoff in just one weeks time on…

Your Astrophotos of Comet Garradd

13 years ago

[/caption] We asked for 'em and you sent 'em in. Here are your photos of Comet Garradd, the best-looking comet…

Earth Could Spread Life Across The Milky Way

13 years ago

[/caption] Most of us are familiar with the concept of panspermia - where living organisms can be "seeded" from comet…