Astronomy
The Inner and Outer Planets in Our Solar System
In our Solar System, astronomers often divide the planets into two groups -- the inner planets and the outer planets.…
Remembering John Houbolt: the Man Who Gave Us Lunar Orbit Rendezvous
The space community lost a colossus of the of the Apollo era last week, when John Houbolt passed away last…
How Many Moons Does Venus Have?
There are dozens upon dozens of moons in the Solar System, ranging from airless worlds like Earth's Moon to those with…
Our Guide to the Bizarre April 29th Solar Eclipse
Will anyone see next week’s solar eclipse? On April 29th, an annular solar eclipse occurs over a small D-shaped 500…
How Far Are The Planets From The Sun?
The eight planets in our solar system each occupy their own orbits around the Sun. They orbit the star in…
The Planets in Our Solar System in Order of Size
If you're interested in planets, the good news is there's plenty of variety to choose from in our own Solar…
Get Ready for the Lyrid Meteor Shower: Our Complete Guide for 2014
The month of April doesn’t only see showers that bring May flowers: it also brings the first dependable meteor shower…
Kepler Has Found the First Earth-Sized Exoplanet in a Habitable Zone!
It's truly a "eureka" moment for Kepler scientists: the first rocky Earth-sized world has been found in a star's habitable…
Ceres and Vesta Converge in Virgo, Watch it Happen With Just Binoculars
Don't let them pass you by. Right now and continuing through July, the biggest and brightest asteroids will be running…
Astronaut Salary
Talk about a high-flying career! Being a government astronaut means you have the chance to go into space and take…