Astronomy
Jupiter Just Got Nailed By Something
Video from Austrian and Irish amateur astronomers points to a new impact on Jupiter by either a comet or asteroid.
Messier 9 (M9) – The NGC 6333 Globular Cluster
Due to Easter Weekend, we are celebrating Messier Monday a day later than usual this week. But as always, this…
Teasing the Galactic Ghoul, Past and Present
The close call experienced by the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter is only one of the most recent brushes with catastrophe…
What is the Earth’s Mantle Made Of?
Like all the other terrestrial planets, (Mercury, Venus, and Mars) the Earth is made up of many layers. This is…
What is the Rotation of the Earth?
We all know that planet Earth rotates on its axis as well as around the Sun. But this period yields…
Moonbase by 2022 For $10 Billion, Says NASA
According to a series of articles produced by NASA and industry specialists, a lunar base could be built in a…
Best NASA Images Yet Of Ceres’ Brightest Spot
New images from NASA's Dawn spacecraft reveal spectacular new details in Ceres' intriguing "bright spots".
A Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Leads the Way to Easter Weekend
The first Full Moon after the vernal equinox not only sets us up for Easter this weekend, but features an…
Messier 8 (M8) – The Lagoon Nebula
Messier 8, also known as the Lagoon Nebula, is one of only two star-forming nebulae that is visible to the…
Beyond WIMPs: Exploring Alternative Theories Of Dark Matter
A team of scientists are looking beyond WIMPs in the search for Dark Matter, one which could be confirmed in…