Astronomy
Energizing the Filaments of NGC 1275
[/caption] When examining clusters of galaxies, astronomers often find massive elliptical galaxies lurking at the centers. In some of these,…
Examining the Great Wall
[/caption] Structure exists on nearly all scales in the universe. Matter clumps under its own gravity into planets, stars, galaxies,…
Catch Seven Planets Now!
[/caption] No... What you're looking at isn't fireflies caught in the trees - but planets! Thanks to a little haze…
Update on Gliese 581d’s Habitability
[/caption] When last we checked in on Gliese 581d, a team from the University of Paris had suggested that the…
A Newly Discovered Planetary Nebula Teaches Us About Galactic Composition
Determining the chemical distribution of the galaxy is a tricky business. The ideal method is spectroscopy but since high quality…
Transiting Super-Earth Detected Around Naked Eye Star
One of the first known stars to host an extrasolar planet, was that of 55 Cancri. The first planet in…
Last & Best Chances to See NanoSail-D
[/caption] Over the next few weeks, skywatchers will have excellent viewing opportunities for the NanoSail-D solar sail. The satellite is…
Kepler Discovers a Rare Triple Gem
[/caption] It may be visible to the naked eye, but it took the unblinking gaze of NASA's Kepler space…
April 9th Fireball
In my time watching the skies, I've seen quite a few meteors, fireballs, and bolides. The truly notable ones are…