Astronomy
Extreme Weather is Linked to Global Warming, a New Study Suggests
Extreme weather is becoming much more common. Heat waves and heavy rains are escalating, food crops are being damaged, human…
Astronomy History and Future Come Together at the South Carolina State Museum
Seeking out science and astronomy in South Carolina? You’re in luck, as we’re pleased to report the South Carolina State…
ESO’s Latest Dramatic Landscape
The universe is stunning. Images from even the most modest telescopes can unveil its brilliant beauty. But couple that with…
How Watching 13 Billion Years Of Cosmic Growth Links To Storytelling
How do you show off 13 billion years of cosmic growth? One way that astronomers can figure that out is…
Remembering the “World War I Eclipse”
The paths of total solar eclipses care not for political borders or conflicts, often crossing over war-torn lands. Such was…
Australian Amateur Terry Lovejoy Discovers New Comet
It's confirmed! Australian amateur astronomer Terry Lovejoy just discovered his fifth comet, C/2014 Q2 (Lovejoy). He found it August 17th using a Celestron…
One That Fell to Earth: Researchers Reveal 2012 Novato Meteorite Took a Beating
What's the chance of that thump you just heard in your house was a meteorite hitting your roof? That was…
What Sparked Star Explosion 2014J? NASA Telescope Seeks Clues
X marks the spot: after probing the area where a star used to be, in X-rays, astronomers have been able…
Need A Summer Vacation? Pictures Allow You To Tour The Solar System For Free
Many of us in the northern hemisphere are on summer vacation right now, and others are dreaming of it. While…
Funding Friday: How $1 Can Make A Difference For Tanzanian Astronomy
If you have a dollar to spare, why not share it? That's the attitude that Astronomers Without Borders is encouraging…