Astronomy
Pluto’s Moon Nix
Over the course of the past decade, many amazing discoveries have been made at the edge of the Solar System.…
The (Possible) Dwarf Planet 2007 OR10
Within the Kuiper Belt lies the possible dwarf planet 2007 OR10, one of many objects that has forced astronomers to…
A Fiery End for Kosmos 1315 Over Hawaii
A relic of the Cold War surprised beach-goers and Hawaiian islands residents Sunday night, as Kosmos-1315 reentered the Earth’s atmosphere…
Watch the Moon Occult Aldebaran This Weekend
How about that perigee Full Moon this past weekend? Thus begins ‘Supermoon season’ for 2015, as this month’s Full Moon…
Eclipse By Fire! Smoky Haze Pervades Night Sky, Darkens Moon
Did you see the Moon last night? I walked outside at 10:30 p.m. and was stunned to see a dark,…
The Dwarf Planet Orcus
Since the early 2000s, more and more objects have been discovered in the outer Solar System that resemble planets. However,…
Watch Where You Point That ‘Scope: Police Mistake Telescope for a Gun
One more thing amateur astronomers might need to worry about besides clouds, bugs, and trying to fix equipment malfunctions in…
August Full Moon Anticipates September’s Total Lunar Eclipse
Who doesn't love a Full Moon? Occurring about once a month, they never wear out their welcome. Each one becomes a special event…
The Dwarf Planet Quaoar
Quaoar, a dwarf planet that orbits within the Kuiper Belt, was discovered in 2002 by astronomers from Caltech. Like the…
Ice Giants at Opposition
It seems as if the planets are fleeing the evening sky, just as the Fall school star party season is…