Altman: Augustine Commission Allowing Constellation Program to “Take a Breath”
[/caption] Astronaut Scott Altman, commander of the recent servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope said the independent review of…
Stunning Image of ISS and Endeavour Transitting Sun
[/caption] Wow! Take a look at this image captured by award-winning French astrophotographer Thierry Legault. The visible detail of the…
Astro Art of the Week: Rover Picture That Never Was
[/caption] This week's Astro Art of the Week is one of my favorite creations from my pal Stuart Atkinson, and…
Declassified Ice Loss Images
[/caption] Last week the US government released more than a thousand intelligence images of Arctic ice that have been used…
Galaxy Zoo Discovers New Group of Galaxies: ‘Green Peas’
[/caption] Citizen scientists from the Galaxy Zoo project have discovered rare galaxies they're calling the “Green Peas.” They're small in size,…
Planetesimals
[/caption] A planetesimal is an object formed from dust, rock, and other materials. The word has its roots in the…
Symbols of the Planets
In our long history of staring up at the stars, human beings have assigned various qualities, names, and symbols for…
Orbits of the Planets
[/caption] Centuries ago, people believed that the Earth was the center of the Solar System. Slowly, that view was replaced…
What are the Sizes of the Planets?
It is often difficult to grasp just how large the planets actually are. There are a number of ways to…
Carnival of Space #113: Extraterrestrial Impacts
This week’s Carnival of Space is hosted by Steinn at the Dynamics of Cats Click here to read the Carnival…