Meteorites
Tunguska Meteoroid’s Cousins Found?
It's a cosmic whodunit: a meteorite exploded in the air near a remote part of Russia called Tunguska in 1908,…
2007 Perseid Meteor Shower Didn’t Disappoint
So, did you heed my advice? Did you set aside Sunday evening to head out with friends and family to…
An Experiment to Test Panspermia
One of most intriguing, and controversial, theories astrobiology is the concept of Panspermia. This idea proposes that life on Earth…
Aurigid Meteor Shower, September 1
What a fantastic month for skywatching. On August 12th, we've got the Perseid meteor shower. On August 28th there'll be…
Asteroid Vesta Formed Quickly, and Early
Asteroid 4 Vesta is the second largest asteroid in the Solar System, stuck between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.…
Another Reminder, Go See the Perseids
My favourite meteor show is less than 2 weeks away now, so I wanted to give you all another gentle…
Set Your Calendar for the 2007 Perseids: August 12th
My absolute favourite meteor shower every year is the Perseids. They're not the most spectacular meteors of the year, but…
Watch for the Geminids on Wednesday
One of the best meteor showers of the year - the Geminids - are about to peak. If you've got…
Organic Material Found in an Ancient Meteorite
NASA researchers have discovered organic material inside a meteorite the recently fell in Canada's Tagish Lake. The meteorite is especially…
Leonid Meteor Shower: November 19, 2006
One of the best meteor showers of the year is about to get rolling, so make sure you mark your…