Astronomy
Australian Observatory Captures New Nova In Sagittarius
Hold on to your hats... It's happening again. According to AAVSO Special Notice #105 released on April 19, another possible…
The Odds of Intelligent Life in the Universe
When it comes to contemplating the state of our universe, the question likely most prevalent on people's minds is, "Is…
What’s Up – The Weekend SkyWatcher’s Forecast
It's big. It's bright. It's the Moon! Even though the dark skies will be trashed thanks to the influence of…
Stellar Birth in the Galactic Wilderness
This just in from the pretty pictures department at NASA. NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) shows young stars sprouting up…
Galactic Ghosts Haunt Their Killers
The title may sound dramatic, but it is very descriptive. New observations of two galaxies have shown huge streams of…
Coolest, Darkest Brown Dwarf Discovered
The coolest brown dwarf has been discovered, with a surface temperature of 623 Kelvin (that's only 350 Celsius or 660…
Milky Way’s Black Hole Gave Off a Burst 300 Years Ago
Our Milky Way's black hole is quiet - too quiet - some astronomers might say. But according to a team…
Binoculars for Astronomy
Astronomy is best when you get outside and look into the skies with your own eyes. And the best way…
Universe Today Exclusive – Cygnus Nova V2491 Revealed for Readers
Clouds got you down? No chance of seeing V2491 Cyg because of the weather? Are you sleeping when Cygnus is…
New Technique Can Estimate Size and Frequency of Meteorite Impacts
News today from the National Science Foundation will have an impact on how scientists are able to study…. well, impacts.…