Astronomy
Watch the Moon Occult Aldebaran Tuesday Night
Don't miss a fine occultation of the bright star Aldebaran by the waxing gibbous Moon on the evening of Tuesday,…
What Would Earth Look Like With Rings?
People have often wondered what Earth would look like if it had Saturn's rings. JPL's Kevin Gill lets them know…
What Are The Uses Of Electromagnets?
Electromagnets, which rely on electrical current to generate magnetic fields, are used to powering everything from medical equipment to consumer…
Comet US10 Catalina: The Final Act
Comet C/2013 US10 Catalina puts on its final act this week through late January, as it crosses through northern hemisphere…
What Is The Geocentric Model Of The Universe?
The geocentric model of the universe, in which the Sun, planets and stars revolved around the Earth, was the accepted…
What Is The Atmosphere Like On Other Planets?
The Solar System's planets have varied and interesting atmospheres, ranging from incredibly thin exospheres to ones that could literally crush…
What Is The Heliocentric Model Of The Universe?
In 1543, Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus revolutionized astronomy by proposing his heliocentric model of the Universe
Watch Venus Brush Past Saturn This Weekend
Watch Venus pass less than five arc minutes from Saturn on Saturday, January 9th in one of the closest conjunctions…
How Many Moons Does Mercury Have?
The planet Mercury has no moons, but why is that the case? The reason is due to a combination of…
How Strong is Gravity on Other Planets?
Gravity is a fundamental force in our universe. And on the planets in our Solar System, it is dependent on…