The Smell of Moondust
When the Apollo astronauts returned to their lunar landers, they all noticed that the moondust - which had clung to…
What’s Up This Week – January 30 – February 5, 2006
Greetings fellow SkyWatchers! The week begins as we have a look into the "Fishmouth" - M43. Then it's time to…
Podcast: Galactic Exiles
Young hot blue star - the supermassive black hole has spoken, it's time for you leave the galaxy. When binary…
Dione’s Colour Map
This false colour image shows subtle variations across the surface of Dione, one of Saturn's moons. Scientists created this view…
Astrophoto: The Orion Nebula by Rob Gendler
Ask any farmer - if you want to grow prize winning produce you have start with nutrient rich soil. The…
Podcast: Galactic Exiles
Young hot blue star - the supermassive black hole has spoken, it's time for you leave the galaxy. When binary…
The Spacesuit Satellite
On the 3rd of February the strangest satellite ever constructed will be launched into orbit by astronauts on board the…
Rhea’s Impact Basins
This enhanced colour image of Rhea shows how this Saturnian moon has been pounded by impacts over millions of years.…
Two Stars Kicked Out of the Milky Way
Two stars have been spotted streaking out of the Milky Way, never to return. These stars are part of a…
2005 Was the Hottest Year
Did 2005 feel like a scorcher? Well, you're right. According to NASA researchers, 2005 was the warmest year for planet…