LCROSS (and the Moon) Up Close
[/caption] The LCROSS spacecraft will be giving it all up for science Friday morning when it and the second stage…
More Water ‘Out There:’ Ice Found on Asteroid
[/caption] For the first time, astronomers have confirmed that an asteroid contains frozen water on its surface. Analysis of asteroid…
Why We All Love HiRISE
[/caption] My description of this image: "Holy moly --- what a gorgeous shot!" NASA's description of this image: "Layers in…
Europa Capable of Supporting Life, Scientist Says
The global ocean on Jupiter’s moon Europa contains about twice the liquid water of all the Earth’s oceans combined. New…
This Week’s Where In The Universe Challenge
I'm a day late (sorry!) but here's this week's image for the Where In The Universe Challenge, to test your…
No, NASA Is Not Bombing the Moon
There seems to be a little lunacy making the rounds that NASA is going to "bomb" the Moon on Friday…
Guide to Seeing the LCROSS Lunar Impact
[/caption] The LCROSS spacecraft is going to impact the Moon on Friday, October 9, and here's your chance to watch…
Why is the Sun Hot?
[/caption] The Sun is the hottest place in the Solar System. The surface of the Sun is a mere 5,800…
When Was the Sun Discovered?
[/caption] When was the Sun discovered? Obviously the Sun is such an important feature in our lives, and the absolute…