How Big Do Planets Get?
Question: How Big Can Planets Get? Answer: Here in the Solar System, we have three kinds of planets: the inner…
X-Ray Flare Echo Reveals Supermassive Black Hole Torus
The light echo of an X-ray flare from the nucleus of a galaxy has been observed. The flare almost certainly…
Astrophotography: NGC 3718 by Dietmar Hager
If southern skies stargazers thought there was nothing to the north to be interested in, then think again. There's a…
Branson to be the First to Marry Couples in Space
He's married a couple on board a Virgin America jet, he's also officiated the marriage of Google's co-founder Larry Page…
Soyuz Crew Safe After a Violent Re-entry and Landing 400km Off-target
The Russian Soyuz re-entry capsule, carrying the first South Korean astronaut back to Earth, suffered a "ballistic re-entry" on Saturday,…
The Debate Continues: Water or Land Landings for Orion
The development of Constellation is continuing, the U.S. program that will replace the shuttle and send astronauts back to the…
How Big is Apophis?
Question: How Big is Apophis? Answer: In case you haven't heard, Asteroid 99942 Apophis is a near Earth asteroid that…
Australian Observatory Captures New Nova In Sagittarius
Hold on to your hats... It's happening again. According to AAVSO Special Notice #105 released on April 19, another possible…
The Odds of Intelligent Life in the Universe
When it comes to contemplating the state of our universe, the question likely most prevalent on people's minds is, "Is…
NASA Official Wants a Six Month Stay on Moon
NASA is exploring the possible designs for lunar bases, intended for an extended stay on the Moon. A NASA official…