Kitt Peak
Astronomers Find the Longest Black Hole Jets Ever Seen
Black holes often appear in science fiction movies, largely because elements of their existence are still a mystery. They have…
Enjoy the Holiday-Themed Christmas Tree Cluster
Just in time for the holidays, a new composite image of the Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264) has been released.…
Astrophoto: Star Trails Over Kitt Peak
Our pal Rob Sparks said he had always wanted to try creating a star trails picture and this is his…
Behind the Scenes at Kitt Peak Observatory: What is an Observing Run Really Like?
Greetings, from the Kitt Peak National Observatory, in Arizona! I’m here on a weeklong observing run, which is arguably the…
A Parting Look at 2012 DA14: Was This a Warning Shot from Space?
Just as anticipated, on Friday, Feb. 15, asteroid 2012 DA14 passed us by, zipping 27,000 kilometers (17,000 miles) above Earth's surface…
A Cosmic Rose for Your Spacey Valentine
We space-nerds like to express our amorous feelings, just like the rest of the population (although admittedly some of need…
One of the Largest Astronomical Images Ever Made
The northern portion of the Cygnus Loop, as seen in an enormous new panorama from the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO)…