Distance & Speed Of Sun’s Orbit Around Galactic Centre Measured
Using the initial data released by the Gaia observatory, a team of Canadian astrophysicists have produced refined estimates on the…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 440: Destroy and Rebuild, Pt. 4: Supervolcanoes!
There are regular volcanoes, and then there are the supervolcanoes. Massive calderas of hot magma of incomprehensible size. Bad news,…
Through The Nuclear Looking Glass: The Moon & The Bomb
By analyzing samples of glass formed at the Trinity nuclear test sight, a team of scientists has helped resolve the…
Carnival of Space #496
It's that time again! This week’s Carnival of Space is hosted by Pamela Hoffman at the Everyday Spacer blog. Click…
SpaceX Falcon 9 Breathes First Fire at KSC Pad 39A – Successful Static Fire Test Paves Path to Feb. 18 ISS Launch
SPACE VIEW PARK/KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - For the first time in more than half a decade, a rocket came…
Meet Asteroid 2017 BQ6 — A Giant, Spinning Brick
New asteroid 2017 BQ6 was all elbows when it flew by Earth just a few days ago. Images reveal it…
91 Astronomers Combine 1000 Images Into One Amazing Journey to Jupiter
Using 1000 images taken by amateur astronomer, filmmaker Peter Rosen has created a film that takes viewers on virtual journey…
First SpaceX Falcon 9 Erected at Historic Launch Pad 39A for Feb. 18 Blastoff
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - The first SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket ever to grace historic launch pad 39A at NASA’s…
What is the Surface Area of the Earth?
Compared to other Solar planets, Earth is kind of average. And given its shape, determining its surface area is a…
The Centaurus Constellation
Located in the southern skies is the classic constellation Centaurus, the ninth largest constellation and one of the original 48…