Astronomy
Amateur Astronomer Chases Down Barnard’s Star – You Can Too!
Tucked away in northern Ophiuchus and well-placed for observing from spring through fall is one of the most remarkable objects in the sky…
Adventures With Starblinker
Observational astronomy is a study in patience. Since the introduction of the telescope over four centuries ago, steely-eyed observers have…
10 Years of Haumea
Remember the neat tidy solar system of the 20th century? As a child of the 1970s, we remember orderly planets,…
A Minor Lunar Standstill for 2015
Think you know the Moon? Whether you love our natural neighbor in space for the lunar and solar eclipses it…
How Many Moons Does Jupiter Have?
Jupiter was appropriately named by the Romans, who chose to name it after the king of the gods. In addition…
What Are Asteroids Made Of?
What are asteroids made of? Asteroids are made mostly of rock -- with some composed of clay and silicate --…
The Moons of Saturn
With 150 moons and moonlets in total, 53 of which have been officially named, Saturn has the second-most moons of…
Kicking Off Eclipse Season: Our Guide to the September 13th Partial Solar Eclipse
Eclipse season 2 of 2 for 2015 is nigh this weekend, book-ended by a partial solar eclipse on September 13th,…