Runaway Star Creates Quite a Shock
[/caption] Faster than a speeding bullet, this supergiant star looks like it might be wearing a red cape. Alpha Camelopardalis,…
James Elliot, Discoverer of Uranus Ring System, Dies
[/caption] Astronomer James Elliot, a professor at MIT, has passed away at the age of 67. Elliot was part of…
March 19, 2011… “SuperMoon” or “SuperHype”?
[/caption] I mean no disrespect for those who enjoy the study of astrology. Some of the greatest astronomers of the…
Astronomers Continue to Monitor Asteroid Apophis
[/caption] Asteroid Apophis continues to be an object of interest for astronomers. Even though the possibility of an Earth impact…
Where In The Universe Challenge #140
It’s time once again for another Where In The Universe Challenge. Name where in the Universe this image was taken…
Jupiter and Mercury Pair Up in Twilight March 13–16
[/caption]According to today's Sky & Telescope press release, two bright planets will shine close together low in the western twilight…
Discovery: Mission Complete
[/caption] CAPE CANAVERAL – After logging over a year’s worth of flight time in space, the space shuttle Discovery wrapped…
Cosmology 101: The Present
[/caption] Welcome back! Last time, we discussed the first few controversial and eventful moments following the birth of our cosmos.…
Absolutely Amazing: ISS, Discovery Transit Sun Near Active Sunspot Region
[/caption] Amateur astronomer Catalin Fus from Poland has captured one of the most amazing images I’ve ever seen – and…
New Color Image Shows Opportunity Rover from Orbit
[/caption] Another great shot by the HiRISE camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter: this one of the Opportunity rover sitting…