Solar Storm Heading Our Way
Early today, (Aug 3, 2011) two active regions on the Sun, sunspot 1261 and 1263 unleashed solar flares, which was…
“Snow White” or “Rose Red” (2007 OR10)
Discovered in 2007 by former graduate student Meg Schwamb, dwarf planet Snow White orbits at the edge of the Solar…
Activity Heating Up on the Sun!
[/caption] The summer Sun (for us in the northern hemisphere) is getting active! Here are images and videos of recent…
Atlantis Final Crew and NASA thank Shuttle Workforce with space flown Tribute Banner
[/caption] Following the majestic predawn touchdown of Space Shuttle Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) to close out the…
Cassini Captures a Menagerie of Moons
[/caption] This stunning new Cassini image was captured on July 29, 2011, and shows a portion of Saturn's rings along…
Hat Creek Radio Observatory by Gary Crabbe
[/caption] Photographer Gary Crabbe captured this beautiful image of the Hat Creek Radio Observatory in Northern California. Here's what Gary…
Do Planets Rob Their Stars of Metals?
[/caption] It has been known for several years that stars hosting planets are generally more rich in elements heavier than…
NASA Unveils Thrilling First Full Frame Images of Vesta from Dawn
[/caption] NASA has just released the first full frame images of Vesta- and they are thrilling! The new images unveil…
Japanese Astronomy Pushes on After Hard Year
[/caption] From faulty spacecraft to two damaged facilities, the past year has been a tough year for Japan's astronomical programs.…
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Chasing Rockets, Chasing History: One Journalist’s Video Reflections
[/caption] CAPE CANAVERAL Fla. – As one might imagine covering the space program is a exciting vocation. Some professionals focus…