Hubble: One in a Million
For those of you bummed that Hubble's one millionth observation didn't include an eye-popping image, Daniel Pendick from the Geeked…
Subaru 8-meter Telescope Damaged by Leaking Coolant
[/caption] A “serious hardware incident” has shut down the Subaru Telescope indefinitely. A leak allowed orange-colored coolant to spill over…
Counting down to the Last Shuttle; Stormy weather projected
[/caption] The countdown to NASA’s 135th and final shuttle launch began today (July 5) with no technical issues blocking liftoff…
The Sun’s Heartbeat
Within our own lives, one of the most powerful forces is that of the Sun. Directly or indirectly, it provides…
The Challenges — and Dangers — of Amateur Astronomy in Afghanistan
Most amateur astronomers take for granted that they can just go outside and enjoy viewing the night sky without encountering…
One Million Observations Now in the Books for Hubble Telescope
[/caption] After 21 years in orbit, the Hubble Space Telescope has reached an historic milestone: the venerable HST has made…
Ride Along with a Sounding Rocket
Earlier this year, a sounding rocket was launched to measure solar energy output and calibrate the EVE instrument on the…
Gallery: Atlantis, the Last Shuttle on the Launchpad
[/caption] It was the ultimate experience for a space enthusiast. Universe Today photographer Michael Deep had the opportunity to get…
Atlantis Crew Jets to Florida on Independence Day for Final Shuttle Blastoff
[/caption] The four astronauts who will fly the Grand Finale of NASA’s space shuttle program arrived at the Florida launch…
Dark Energy… And Zombie Stars!
[/caption] It's called a Type Ia supernovae and it shines with the luminosity of a billion suns. For all intents…