Astronomy
Time Lapse Animation of Galaxy Jets
The Academy Awards doesn't have a category for "Best Galaxy Jet in a Leading Role", and that's too bad. If…
Matching Cyclone Found at Saturn’s North Pole
Cassini keeps on brining us surprises from Saturn and its moons. Recently, it helped us narrow down the length of…
Comet, Cometary Dust Formed in Different Parts of Solar System
Scientists studying the particles of comet dust brought to Earth by the Stardust spacecraft have uncovered a bit of a…
New Solar Cycle Begins With New Year…
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a new solar cycle is about to begin. The original forecast…
The Moon Meets Antares On January 5
Although no one likes to get up early, it will be worth it on the morning of January 5. For…
White Dwarf or Pulsar?
A group of astronomers have discovered something they never expected to find. The scientists were studying white dwarf stars, hoping…
Quadrantid Meteor Shower Will Sparkle on January 3rd
Beginning each New Year and lasting for nearly a week, the Quadrantid Meteor Shower sparkles across the night sky for…
Podcast: Globular Clusters
This week we're going to study some of the most ancient objects in the entire Universe; globular clusters. These relics…
Happy Birthday Johannes Kepler!
December 27 is a day to celebrate the life of astronomer Johannes Kepler, who was born on this date in…
It’s a Bird! It’s Tinker Bell! It’sThree Galaxies!
There once was a galaxy known as ESO 593-IG 008. It was thought to be a relatively mild-mannered galaxy, even…