Astronomy
Ceres Provides First Detection Of Life’s Building Blocks In Asteroid Belt
A new study by an international team of scientists uses data provided by the Dawn probe to show that conditions…
What is the Weather like on Saturn?
Much like Jupiter, Saturn is known for having some pretty extreme weather, owing to its turbulent atmosphere and rapid rotation
Video of Green Comet 45P Puts You Close To The Action
Watch Comet 45P pirouette end over end in this detailed radar view of the comet's nucleus.
India Sets Record With 104 Satellites In Single Launch
With the successful launch of 104 satellites, the Indian National Space Organization has set a new record for the number…
The Orbit of Mercury. How Long is a Year on Mercury?
Owing to its rapid orbital period, a year on Mercury lasts about 88 days, which means a year is only…
Chance Discovery Of A Three Hour Old Supernova
Astronomers get a rare opportunity to observe the first hours of a supernova's collapse.
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…
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…
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…