Earth Observation
Satellites Keep an Eye on Wildfires Around the World
Wildfire season is underway in the northern hemisphere, and with hot and dry conditions in many areas this summer, fires…
Weekend SkyWatcher’s Forecast – June 13-16, 2008
Greetings, fellow SkyWatchers! It's big... It's bright... It's the Moon! The greatest night sky light polluter is back on the…
So, What Do Astronomers Do With A 55 Meter-Long Image?
The new 55-meter image that was unveiled today is impressive, but does it hold any scientific value? A resounding yes…
The A-Train: Using Five Satellites as One to Analyze Polluted Clouds
This is one of the finest examples of satellite collaboration. Five Earth-observing orbiters, four from NASA and one from France,…
Solar Sonic Boom: Eclipses May Generate Atmospheric Shocks
Something strange happens during a solar eclipse. As the Moon's shadow passes over the surface of the Earth, observers have…
More Satellite Images of China’s Earthquake
More satellite images have been released portraying the devastation caused by the May 12, 2008 earthquake that struck China's Sichaun…
Phytoplankton Bloom Erupts in the North Sea
Usually the North Sea conjures up cold and gloomy visions. But as the stunning image above shows, this isn't always…
Satellite Images of China Earthquake
Some of the first satellite images have been released of areas in China hit by the 7.9 magnitude earthquake on…
Comet C/2005 L3 McNaught Brighter Than Expected
According to the estimations made by the IAU (International Astronomical Union) and ICQ (International Comet Quarterly) information, Comet C/2005 L3…
Satellite Views of Deadly Cyclone in Myanmar
The cyclone that ravaged the southeast Asian country of Myanmar over the weekend was an incredibly deadly and destructive storm.…