Astronomy

How Giant Galaxies Bind The Milky Way’s Neighborhood With Gravity

Is it stretching it too far to think of a Lord of the Rings-esque "Entmoot" when reading the phrase "Council…

11 years ago

Physicists Reveal the Hidden Interiors of Gas Giants

In astronomy we love focusing on the bigger picture. We’re searching for exoplanets in the vast hope that we may…

11 years ago

Still No Sign Of ‘Planet X’ In Latest NASA Survey

It's one of those rumors that just won't quiet down -- a large planet lurking at the solar system's edge.…

11 years ago

Astronomers Identify the Largest Yellow “Hypergiant” Star Known

A stellar monster lurks in heart of the Centaur. A recent analysis of a star in the south hemisphere constellation of…

11 years ago

Did Old Galaxies Grow Up Quicker Than New Ones?

Did some of the oldest galaxies grow up quickly? That's an intriguing possibility raised by a research team that found…

11 years ago

This Video Is The Closest You’ll Get To Experiencing Warp Drive

Engage! This video shows some results of the the Galaxy and Mass Assembly catalogue, including the real positions of galaxies.…

11 years ago

How to Watch an Asteroid Occult a Bright Star on March 20th

 Live in the New York City tri-state area, or anywhere near the path above? One of the most unusual big…

11 years ago

Rise And Shine! Rosetta’s Comet Emerges From Behind Sun, Much Brighter Than Before

After four months behind the sun from Earth's perspective, comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko is back in view -- and brighter than ever! New…

11 years ago

Watch a Bright Star Disappear Behind the Moon Monday Night

Ever dabbled in the occult? You'll have your chance Monday night March 10 when the waxing gibbous moon glides in…

11 years ago

TV Show ‘Cosmos’ Gets An Epic Reboot This Sunday

Sunday is going to be a once-in-a-generation moment. For those of us who were too young to remember the original…

11 years ago