Astronomy
The Black Hole/Globular Cluster Correlation
[/caption] Often in astronomy, one observable property traces another property which may be more difficult to observe directly; X-ray activity…
How to Crash Stars Together
[/caption] The math is simple: Star + Other star = Bigger star. While conceptually this works well, it fails to…
Ultraluminous Gamma Ray Burst 080607 – A “Monster in the Dark”
[/caption] Gamma Ray Bursts (GRBs) are among the most energetic phenomena astronomers regularly observe. These events are triggered by massive…
The Race to Stellar Formation
[/caption] Racing is rarely the term that comes to mind when one considers astronomy. However, many events are a race…
Bad Universe Review
We've hinted that it was going to be made, and then we warned you that a sneak preview would be…
Astronomy Without A Telescope – Galactic Gravity Lab
[/caption] Many an alternative theory of gravity has been dreamt up in the bath, while waiting for a bus -…
Explore the Solar System on Foot with New iPhone App
Another new iPhone app for astronomy, and this one, called SpaceWalking combines a 3D scale model of the Solar System…
Preview of Phil Plait’s ‘Bad Universe;’ Premiers August 29
We are SOOO looking forward to our friend Phil Plait's new endeavor, a TV show called "Phil Plait’s Bad Universe,"…
Tight Binaries are ‘Death Stars’ for Planets
[/caption] Astronomers studying double star systems where the two stars are extremely close have found a pattern of destruction. While…
‘Star Gazer’ Jack Horkheimer dies
The host of Public Television's "Star Gazer'' show, Jack Horkheimer, died on August 20, 2010. Originally called the ‘Star Hustler,’…