New Instrument Could Reconstruct Planetary and Moon Origins
Image courtesy Joe Tucciarone One of the leading theories for how our Moon formed is the Giant Impactor Theory, which…
Weekend SkyWatcher’s Forecast: June 20-22, 2008
Greetings, fellow SkyWatchers! As the Moon slowly departs from the early evening scene, we have the chance to start the…
Jupiter for Kids
Want to help your kids better understand Jupiter, and the rest of the Solar System? See Jupiter with your own…
Pictures of Jupiter
Words are one thing, but to really appreciate Jupiter, we're going to want to see pictures. This is a picture…
2012: Planet X is not Nibiru
The Solar System's outer reaches still contain many minor planets yet to be discovered. Ever since the search for Planet…
Another “Where In The Universe” Challenge
Here's this week's 'Where In The Universe' challenge. I have a soft spot in my heart for craters. And the…
Identical Twin Stars Not So Identical
I'm lucky enough to have twin sons. They aren't identical (one looks like me, the other looks like my husband…
Feeding Your Black Hole is Easy
Worried about how you're going to feed your black hole once it grows up and gets big? Have no fear.…
Phoenix Digs Again; More Science Data on the Way
The Phoenix lander began digging in an area called "Wonderland" early Tuesday, taking its first scoop of soil from a…
What Color is Jupiter?
The iconic images of Jupiter show that it reflects many shades of white, red, orange, brown, and yellow. The color…