When it comes to exoplanets, we’ve discovered an array of extremes — alien worlds that seem more like science fiction…
In astronomy we throw around the term "light-year" seemingly as fast as light itself travels. And yet actually measuring this…
Channelling all U2 fans: this stunning timelapse above Joshua Tree National Park is a walking tourism brochure for astrophotographers. The…
I spent this past weekend backpacking in Rocky Mountain National Park, where although the snow-swept peaks and the dangerously close…
With the southern Delta Aquarid meteor shower peaking tomorrow morning, the summer meteor-watching season officially begins. While not a rich shower from…
NASA’s Opportunity mars rover now holds the off-Earth roving distance record after accruing 25 miles of driving. Given that the…
It’s that time of year again, when the most famous of all meteor showers puts on its best display. Why…
If you happen to be attending DragonCon or just live near Atlanta, come and listen to some fantastic speakers and…
This week's Carnival of Space is hosted by Joe Latrell at his Photos To Space blog. Click here to read Carnival…
Have you ever heard that spacecraft can speed themselves up by performing gravitational slingshot maneuvers? What's involved to get yourself…