Astronomy
The Sun’s Heartbeat
Within our own lives, one of the most powerful forces is that of the Sun. Directly or indirectly, it provides…
The Challenges — and Dangers — of Amateur Astronomy in Afghanistan
Most amateur astronomers take for granted that they can just go outside and enjoy viewing the night sky without encountering…
Ancient Galaxies Fed On Gas, Not Collisions
[/caption]The traditional picture of galaxy growth is not pretty. In fact, it's a kind of cosmic cannibalism: two galaxies are…
Most Distant Quasar Opens Window Into Early Universe
[/caption]Astronomers have uncovered yet another clue in their quest to understand the Universe's early life: the most distant quasar ever…
Neptune: Rocking The Dreidel
When it come to making your head spin, Jupiter revolves on its axis in less than 10 hours. Up until…
Eccentric Binary Creates Dual Gamma-Ray Flares
[/caption] It's a gamma-ray flare - the most extreme form of light so far known. So, what could top it?…
Summertime Backyard Astronomy
Will Gater from the BBC's Sky at Night Magazine shared this great video with us that shows some of the…
A Glitch in Pulsar J1718-3718
[/caption] Pulsars are noted as being some of the universe's best clocks. Their highly magnetized nature gives rise to beams…
Dramatic New NASA Animation Depicts Next Mars Rover in Action
[/caption] NASA’s next Mars rover, the Curiosity Mars Science Laboratory, will soon embark on a quantum leap in humankind’s scientific…
More to Meets the Eye in M33
The spiral galaxy M33 is one of the largest galaxies in our local group. This spiral galaxy is moderately tilted…