David Dickinson
Using Quasars as a New Standard Candle to Define Distance
A new study shows a way to gauge distance in the early Universe.
Here’s Our Best View Yet of Asteroid Kleopatra
The European Southern Observatory returns stunning views of an enigmatic asteroid.
A Flurry of Fall Binocular Comets
Fall 2021 offers up an all-night parade of challenging telescopic comets.
Review: Unistellar’s New eQuinox Telescope
A leader in the ‘smartscope’ industry releases its exciting new eQuinox telescope.
Saturn’s ‘Fuzzy Core’ Seen In Ring Ripples
Seismic waves in Saturn’s rings reveal the strange interior of the planet within.
Skywatcher’s Delight: Nova RS Ophiuchi in Outburst and Comet O1 Nishimura
The Perseids, a rare eruption of nova RS Ophiuchi and a challenging dawn comet round out an amazing week of…
The Tears of the Hero: Get Ready for the 2021 Perseid Meteors
A sure-fire summer shower, the Perseid meteors are set to put on a spectacular show this year.
Balloon Mission May Also Work to Detect Quakes on Venus
An opportunity in 2019 lays the groundwork for balloon-borne detectors on Venus, working to unravel a key mystery.
Tales of a ‘Drunken Comet’- Astronomers Detect Alcohol Leaking From 46P/Wirtanen into Space
A close pass of Comet Wirtanen in 2018, offered researchers an unprecedented opportunity.
Modern Solar Eclipse Science: Huge Coronal Mass Ejection Caught in Action
There’s an old adage that says there is ‘nothing new under the Sun…’ but that doesn’t apply when it comes…