Binary Icy Asteroid in Jupiter’s Orbit
UC Berkeley researchers have performed a detailed analysis on a binary pair of asteroids circling near Jupiter's orbit, and believe…
Most Milky Way Stars Are Single
For many years astronomers have known that massive, bright stars are usually found to be in multiple star systems. But…
Neutron Star Swapping Leads to Gamma-Ray Bursts
Scientists think they're closing in on the cause of gamma ray bursts: merging neutron stars. It was originally believed that…
Dione’s Tectonic Faults
This Cassini photograph highlights tectonic faults and craters on Saturn's moon Dione. This enhanced-colour view was created by merging ultraviolet,…
Stardust Placed Into Hibernation
Having successfully delivered its fragile payload of comet and interstellar dust samples, Stardust is a spaceship without a purpose. This…
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…