Venus
Colonizing the Outer Solar System
This episode continues our team up with Fraser Cain to look at Colonizing the Solar System, we move from the…
November Opens with a Splendid Gathering of Moon and Planets
At dusk on November 2, skywatchers will see a beautiful crescent Moon pair up with the planets Venus and Saturn.
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.
What are Volcanoes?
Volcanoes are a powerful force of nature, and can be found all over the Solar System. In addition to hot…
X-Rays Are Coming From The Dark Side of Venus
A new study takes a look at observational evidence obtained about Venus during its 2012 transit of the Sun, which…
Where Can I Take Off My Space Helmet?
When it comes to space helmets, there's one rule: you keep your helmet on. But there might be a couple…
How Could We Create Settlements on Venus?
Colonizing Venus presents many advantages and challenges, and could be done using cities that float on top of its dense…
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…
Venus-like Exoplanet 39 Light Years Distant Is Probably Baked & Sterile
A team of scientist from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics may have unlocked the secret behind the Venus-like exoplanet Gf…
What are the Planets of the Solar System?
The eight planets of the Solar System are a diverse and interesting bunch, ranging from airless and habitable terrestrial bodies…