Guide to Space
What Are The Benefits Of Volcanoes?
Despite being an incredibly powerful and destructive force of nature, volcanoes actually have a number of positive effects
The Aquila Constellation
Welcome to another edition of Constellation Friday! Today, we honor our dear friend and honored colleague, Tammy Plotner, by taking…
Where is the Closest Black Hole?
Black holes are pretty dangerous, so it’s a good idea to keep an idea on where all the nearby ones…
Messier 7 (M7) – The Ptolemy Cluster
First observed in the 2nd century CE, the Messier 7 cluster (aka. the Ptolemy Cluster) is one of the objects…
Who Discovered Helium?
In addition to its many commercial and scientific uses, helium is one of the most plentiful elements in our universe,…
What are the Different Kinds of Supernovae?
When stars explode, it's one of the most energetic explosions in the Universe. But did you supernovae come in different…
How Do We Terraform Venus?
Given its similarities to Earth, there are many who believe we should terraform Venus, making it live up to its…
Messier 6 – The Butterfly Cluster
Welcome back to Messier Monday! We continue our tribute to our dear friend, Tammy Plotner, by looking at Messier 6,…
The Aquarius Constellation
Aquarius ("The Water Carrier") stretches from the celestial equator to the southern hemisphere, and is one of the most-recognized of…
Messier 5 (M5) – The NGC 5904 Globular Cluster
In the late 18th century, Charles Messier was busy hunting for comets in the night sky, and noticed several “nebulous”…