Venus
How Many Moons Does Mercury Have?
The planet Mercury has no moons, but why is that the case? The reason is due to a combination of…
How Strong is Gravity on Other Planets?
Gravity is a fundamental force in our universe. And on the planets in our Solar System, it is dependent on…
Weekly Space Hangout – Dec. 11, 2015: Carolyn Collins Petersen
In this week's episode of the Weekly Space Hangout, we're joined by Carolyn Collins Petersen, aka "The Space Writer". We…
Order Of the Planets From The Sun
First the quick facts: Our Solar System has eight “official” planets which orbit the Sun. Here are the planets listed…
Weekly Space Hangout – Nov. 13, 2015: Daniel Stern, Project Scientist on NuSTAR
Host: Fraser Cain (@fcain) Special Guest: Daniel Stern, Project Scientist on NuSTAR. Guests: Morgan Rehnberg (cosmicchatter.org / @MorganRehnberg ) Alessondra…
Who Was Galileo Galilei?
When it comes to scientists who revolutionized the way we think of the universe, few names stand out like Galileo…
Stunning Planetary Trio Pictures from Around the World
Have you seen the views in the morning skies this week, with three planets huddling together at dawn? Just one…
Is the Universe Perfect for Life?
Doesn't it feel like the Universe is perfectly tuned for life? Actually, it's a horrible hostile place, delivering the bare…
Weekly Space Hangout – Oct. 16, 2015: Dr. Carolyn Porco and Cassini Update; Sexual Harassment in Astronomy and Academia
Host: Fraser Cain (@fcain) Special Guest: Dr. Carolyn Porco is the leader of the Cassini Imaging Science team and the…
The Next Generation of Exploration: Back to Venus with VERITAS
In February of 2014, NASA's Discovery Program asked for proposals for the their 13th mission. Last week, five semifinalist were…