Astronomy
Sad About Pluto? How about 110 Planets in the Solar System Instead?
A new geophysical definition has been proposed by a team of planetary scientists, one which would result in a Solar…
Messier 35 – the NGC 2168 Open Star Cluster
Located about 28,000 light years away in the northern constellation of Gemini is the large open star cluster known as…
Juno Will Get No Closer To Jupiter Due To Engine Troubles
After months of review, Juno's mission scientists have chosen not to attempt an engine burn that will reduce its orbital…
A Region On Mars With Recent Water Is About To Get Major Attention
Curving wriggles seen in sand dunes on Earth and formed by the recent ebb and flow of water have just…
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.