Messier 30 – The NGC 7099 Globular Cluster
Located approximately 26,000 light years from Earth, in the direction of the Capricornus constellation. is the globular cluster known as…
Start the Year With Spark: See the Quadrantid Meteor Shower
If one of your New Year's resolutions is to spend more time under the stars in 2017, you'll have motivation to…
Our Free Book: 101 Astronomical Events in 2017
Here's a full, free ebook with 101 things to see in the night sky in 2017, from eclipses to meteor…
NASA’s Favorite Photos of 2016
There are a group of unsung heroes at NASA, the people who travel the world to capture key events in…
How Do Wind Turbines Work?
Wind turbines have existed for over a century, but are becoming a major focus in recent decades thanks to the…
Iridium Satellites Fueled and Tucked In For SpaceX Falcon 9 ‘Return to Flight’ Blastoff
Technicians have fueled, stacked and tucked the first ten advanced IridiumNEXT mobile voice and data relay satellites inside the nose…
NASA’s NEOWISE Missions Spots New Comets
NASA's NEOWISE mission has been responsible for many interesting finds, the latest of which are two possible comets that could…
Weekly Space Hangout – December 30, 2016: Nancy Atkinson’s “Incredible Stories from Space”
Host: Fraser Cain (@fcain) Special Guest: This week's guest is Nancy Atkinson, an editor and writer for Universe Today, and…
Opportunity Celebrates Christmas/New Year on Mars Marching to Ancient Water Carved Gully
On the brink of 4600 Sols of a profoundly impactful life, NASA’s long lived Opportunity rover celebrates the Christmas/New Year’s…
What Are Fossil Fuels?
Fossil fuels, which are the decomposed remains of organic material, are the predominant source of energy in the modern era.