milky way
Our Place in the Galactic Neighborhood Just Got an Upgrade
Some cultures used to say the Earth was the center of the Universe. But in a series of "great demotions,"…
Lovely Astrophoto: Cottonwoods and the Milky Way
Admittedly, I'm partial to Randy Halverson's night sky photography from South Dakota. Having grown up in neighboring North Dakota myself,…
Timelapse Video Captures a Year of Incredible Night Sky Views
This beautiful new timelapse video might have folks heading in droves for northern Michigan. Shawn Malone of Lake Superior Photo…
Magnificent New Timelapse: Death Valley Dreamlapse 2
Have you ever dreamed of camping out under the dark skies of Death Valley? Dream no more: you can enjoy…
Dust Complicates Determinations of the Distance to Galactic Center
Obtaining an accurate distance between the Sun and the center of our Galaxy remains one of the principal challenges facing…
Beautiful Astrophoto: The Moon and the Milky Way Arch
With the arrival of spring, the Milky Way begins its rise in the sky in the northern hemisphere. Now visible…
How Big Are Galaxies?
I'm going to refrain from the initial response that comes to mind... actually, no I won't -- they're really, really,…
Astrophoto: Incredible View of the Milky Way from New Zealand
There are some moments in an astrophotographer's life that you just have to step back and say thanks for the…
Weekly Space Hangout – January 25, 2013
Back by popular demand... the Weekly Space Hangout has returned. This is a weekly broadcast on Google+, where I'm joined…
Astrophoto: Beam Me Up!
Light beams and the Milky Way. Credit: Peter Greig (St1nkyPete on Flickr) This great shot of the Milky Way includes…