Will the Large Hadron Collider Destroy the Earth?
Question: Will the Large Hadron Collider Destroy the Earth? Answer: No. As you might have heard in the news recently,…
Why are Distant Galaxies Moving Away Faster?
Question: Why are more distant galaxies moving away faster? Answer: As you know, the Universe is expanding after the Big…
What to Look at With Binoculars
Last week we gave you advice on how to choose a pair of binoculars for astronomy. This week we help…
How Can Galaxies Recede Faster than the Speed of Light?
Question: How Can Galaxies Move Away Faster Than Speed of Light? Answer: Einstein's Theory of Relativity says that the speed…
Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders Reflects on Earthrise Picture
In December of 1968, the Apollo 8 capsule had successfully gone into orbit around the moon and the crew was…
New Facts Emerge from Soyuz Emergency Landing
The facts behind the "ballistic re-entry" of the Soyuz descent capsule are beginning to come to light. According to several…
The “Best Engineering Tool” in Space: Duct Tape
The uses for duct tape seem to be endless. From the Apollo missions in the 1970's to the International Space…
Space Questions for the Week Ending April 21st, 2008
Here is a round up of all the space questions answered on Universe Today for the week ending April 21st,…
Space Questions Answered
As you can probably imagine, I get an enormous amount of email, both through Universe Today and Astronomy Cast. I…
It’s That Time of the Month for the Moon
It happens every month and specifically every time the moon is full. According to scientists, for about three days on…