Stars
How to Measure a Hot Jupiter
An international team of astronomers has figured out a way to determine details of an exoplanet's atmosphere from 50 light-years…
A Tribute to Hubble… and Humanity
Here's a excellent video compilation featuring images from the Hubble Space Telescope, along with music by Kanye West and quotes…
Weekly SkyWatcher’s Forecast: May 28 – June 3, 2012
[/caption] Greetings, fellow SkyWatchers! As the Venus Transit draws closer, our bright neighboring planet is quickly disappearing into the sunset…
By Thor’s Mighty Helmet!
[/caption] Going to see the new Avengers movie this weekend, either for the first or fortieth time? You may not…
The Secret Origin Story of Brown Dwarfs
[/caption] Sometimes called failed stars, brown dwarfs straddle the line between star and planet. Too massive to be "just" a…
Where All The Hottest Stars Gather
[/caption] An ESO telescope captures a group of hot young stars that would outshine any Hollywood party! At the upper…
NASA’s STEREO Spots a New Nova
While on duty observing the Sun from its position in solar orbit, NASA's STEREO-B spacecraft captured the sudden appearance of…
Weekly SkyWatcher’s Forecast: April 9-15, 2012
[/caption]Greetings, fellow SkyWatchers! It's shaping up to be a great week to enjoy astronomy. For both hemispheres, the Virginid Meteor…
Hubble Gets Best Look Yet At Messier 9
[/caption] First discovered by Charles Messier in 1764, the globular cluster Messier 9 is a vast swarm of ancient stars…
What Are The Different Types of Stars?
Stars come in many different sizes, colors, and types, and understanding where they fit in the grand scheme is important…