A Look Back at the First Ever Space Shuttle Mission
As we await the final launch of a space shuttle, here's a blast from the past: the first ever space…
The Sights And Sounds of Saturn’s Super Storm
[/caption] It's five hundred times bigger than any anything like it observed by the Cassini Mission in the last two…
Landing Site for Next Mars Rover Narrowed to Two
[/caption] Although a rumor came out about a week and a half ago that Gale Crater was the scientists’ preferred…
Apocalyptic Time-Lapse Video of Massive Phoenix Dust Storm
This isn't space and astronomy-related, but this video of the massive dust storm that swept through the Phoenix area yesterday…
Proposed NASA Budget Bill Would Cancel James Webb Space Telescope
[/caption] The US House Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee has proposed a NASA spending bill that would put NASA’s budget…
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…