Jupiter

A Proposal For Juno To Observe The Volcanoes Of Io

Two Boston University researchers propose a plan for NASA's Juno probe to remotely study Io's volcanic eruptions.

8 years ago

Juno Just Took One Of The Best Images Of Jupiter Ever

Wow! If you've ever wanted to know what it would be like to hang above Jupiter's clouds, here you go.…

8 years ago

Juno Captures a Stunning Jovian ‘Pearl’

A brand new photo from Juno's latest close flyby reveals a 'pearl' of great beauty fashioned by ceaseless winds.

8 years ago

101 Astronomical Events for 2017: A Teaser

A comprehensive guide to astronomical oppositions, occultations, eclipses, comets and more for 2017.

8 years ago

Astronomers Think They Know Where Rosetta’s Comet Came From

A new study reveals that Rosetta's Comet likely spent billions of years chilling in the Kuiper Belt before chance interactions…

8 years ago

No, There Won’t Be 15 Days of Darkness in November. It’s Another Stupid Hoax.

Don't bother stocking up on candles. There won't be 15 days of darkness in November.

8 years ago

Seeing Double: Jupiter Returns at Dawn

Missing Jove? The largest planet in our is currently on the far side of the Sun, and just passed solar…

8 years ago

Juno Captures Jupiter’s Enthralling Poles From 2,500 Miles

The first images of Jupiter have arrived from the Juno spacecraft and they are a tantalizing taste of what's to…

8 years ago

JUNO Transmits First Up-Close Look Soarin’ over Jupiter

NASA’s JUNO spacecraft successfully swooped over the Jovian cloud tops today, Saturday, Aug. 27, gathering its first up close images…

8 years ago

5 Days, 2 Spectacular Conjunctions

Conjunctions of bright planets make for jewelry in the sky. This week, get ready for some celestial shimmer. If you've been…

8 years ago