David Dickinson

BlueWalker-3 Satellite Launches This Weekend, May Be Bright

A new satellite launching this weekend could be conspicuously bright once it’s unfurled in orbit.

2 years ago

Firefly, Northrop Grumman to Redesign Antares

Northrop Grumman will partner with startup Firefly Aerospace, to continue sending cargo to the International Space Station.

2 years ago

Ancient Coin Discovery With An Astronomical Mystery

What does the Roman coin found recently off the shores of Israel depict?

2 years ago

Starlink Satellites Are Still Bright

The new generation of Starlink satellites remain above the accepted brightness threshold.

2 years ago

K2 PanSTARRS Still a Fine Binocular Comet Through late 2022

A long anticipated comet puts on its best show through the end of 2022.

2 years ago

Record ‘Fast Nova’ Flares Over a Single Day

A galactic nova flared briefly into naked eye visibility for a day, before vanishing from sight.

2 years ago

BepiColombo’s Second Mercury Flyby

BepiColombo's stunning close pass by Mercury on Thursday provides a prelude of what’s to come.

2 years ago

See All Naked Eye Planets This Month… in Order

June 2022 offers early risers the chance to trace out the naked eye planets, from Mercury to Saturn.

2 years ago

Update on the Potential May 31st tau Herculid Meteor Storm

If skies are clear, be sure to watch for a potential meteor outburst early next Tuesday morning.

2 years ago

May 31st Could Be the Most Powerful Meteor Storm in Generations, or Nothing at All

Be sure to watch the skies on the last morning of May, for a possible meteor outburst.

2 years ago