Magnesium Could Be a Source of Fuel on Mars
One of the problems of sending humans to Mars will be how to let them explore the surface of the…
Fourth Public Hearing on Space Exploration
Are you wondering what ever happened to Bush's announcement of returning humans to the Moon? Well, a commission has been…
Christian Huygen’s 375th Birthday
Dutch astronomer Christian Huygens was born on April 14, 1629; exactly 375 years ago. He was an influential astronomer who…
Hubble Looks at Sedna
After the announcement of Sedna last month, the solar system's furthest object, astronomers have had the opportunity to look at…
Best Image Ever Taken of Titan’s Surface
The European Southern Observatory has released the most detailed images ever taken of the surface of Titan, Saturn's largest moon.…
What’s Next for the Rovers?
With the announcement that the twin Mars Exploration Rovers have had their missions extended, scientists and engineers have big plans…
Desert Soil Will Teach How to Search for Life on Mars
Techniques that helped sequence the human genome over the last decade could help researchers prove, once and for all, if…
Spitzer Reveals Hidden Massive Stars
The latest image released from the Spitzer Space Telescope shows an incredible stellar nursery which is so enshrouded in dust…
Book Review: Moon Observer’s Guide
The Moon is definitely not made of cheese, though viewing it can be much more rewarding than nibbling on cheese.…
8.4 Metre Mirror Installed on Huge Binoculars
The first of two 8.4 metre mirrors has been installed into the Large Binocular Telescope, which will become one of…