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Astronomy
November 22, 2024
String theory is not dead yet
Out of the limelight, theoretical physicists continue to seek a mathematical model that can explain the universe's particles and forces.
Astronomy
November 22, 2024
JWST spots more light than expected in the early universe
The Epoch of Reionization — the universe’s last major transition — may have happened earlier than previously thought.
Astronomy
November 21, 2024
Uranus may not have a weird magnetic field after all
A blast of solar radiation just before Voyager 2’s arrival in 1986 may have misled researchers for decades.
Astronomy
November 20, 2024
Young, shrouded super-Neptune could help teach us how such worlds form
From 520 light-years away, astronomers have caught a glimpse of a nascent massive world still embedded within its star’s protoplanetary disk...
Astronomy
November 19, 2024
Scientists discover significant ‘missing matter’ in the gas between galaxy clusters
Our best view yet of the material linking clusters of galaxies may have pinpointed some 20 percent of the universe’s missing baryonic matter...
Astronomy
November 15, 2024
JWST just found a black hole starving its host galaxy to death
New research reveals how supermassive black holes halt star formation, shedding light on galaxy evolution in the early universe.
Astronomy
November 14, 2024
How some black holes maintain long-distance relationships
New research sheds light on how a pair of unusual black holes may have been able to keep their companion stars alive — and at a distance.
Astronomy
November 13, 2024
New Starlink satellites could be 32 times brighter in radio waves than before
A recent study found that SpaceX’s Starlink V2-mini satellites emit more radio waves, potentially interfering with radio astronomy.
Astronomy
November 13, 2024
Could black holes create dark energy?
Recent results suggest these exotic objects just might help us account for the mysterious force pushing the universe apart.
Astronomy
November 12, 2024
ESO captures Dark Wolf Nebula stalking across the Milky Way
This swath of dust, which blocks out light from the bright nebula Gum 55 behind it, is known as the Dark Wolf Nebula.
Astronomy
November 12, 2024
2024 Full Moon calendar: When to see the Full Moon and phases
The next Full Moon in 2024 is at 10:34 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Sept. 17, and is called the Corn Moon. Much of the world will also see a partial...
Astronomy
November 12, 2024
New astronomy products to be thankful for
Check out the newest telescopes, accessories, books, and more from the top brands in the industry this November.
Astronomy
November 12, 2024
Deep-Sky Objects
Deep-sky objects are celestial objects that exist outside our solar system. Three major types of deep-sky objects are nebulae, star clusters...
Astronomy
November 12, 2024
The Moon
The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. Whether enjoying a lunar eclipse or observing the Moon's surface, it has many fascinating featur...
Astronomy
November 10, 2024
Solar System
Our solar system consists of the planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, as well as countless astroids an...
Astronomy
November 8, 2024
How carbon dioxide glaciers gave Mars liquid water
Insulation provided by carbon dioxide ice above the martian polar caps could explain many of the Red Planet’s ancient river features.
Astronomy
November 8, 2024
How to see a Saturn ring mirage
Averting your gaze when viewing the ringed planet can cause an optical phenomenon that might make you think twice about what you're seeing.
Astronomy
November 7, 2024
Five 'shy,' lesser-known deep-sky gems to observe
Every constellation has something within its borders worth tracking down, if you just look hard enough. Here are five to start with.
Astronomy
November 6, 2024
We're entering the era of private space stations
As the ISS ages and is eventually decommissioned, private companies may operate the orbital platforms of the future.
Astronomy
November 6, 2024
Space Exploration
Get the latest news and updates on both human and robotic missions that are helping humanity explore our solar system and beyond.
Astronomy
November 5, 2024
Starmus La Palma: The Island of Stars lineup revealed
Jane Goodall, Brian May, Nobel Laureates, astronauts, and many world-class eminences will gather on La Palma Island from April 25 to 29, 202...
Astronomy
November 5, 2024
Could a methane crust be keeping Titan warm?
A six-mile-thick crust of methane trapped in water ice could explain many of the saturnian moon's weird properties
Astronomy
November 5, 2024
This famous black hole system is actually a triple
A third, tenuously held companion to the known binary V404 Cygni may signal that at least some black holes form "gently."
Astronomy
November 5, 2024
Explore the science of rainbows
Rainbows may be a trick of the eye, but they’re also based in fascinating optical physics. Here's how they work and why we see them.
Astronomy
November 4, 2024
Here are the nine sites where Artemis 3 might land on the Moon
NASA has identified nine locations near the Moon’s south pole for the first crewed lunar landing since Apollo 17.
Astronomy
November 4, 2024
Exotic Objects
The universe is packed with exotic objects, including black holes, pulsars, gamma-ray bursts, magnetars, quasars, and more.
Astronomy
November 2, 2024
How Edwin Hubble won the Great Debate
A century ago this month, a brash astronomer leaked a discovery that opened our view to the cosmic distance scale and the nature of galaxies...
Astronomy
November 1, 2024
Chandra X-ray telescope, facing chopping block, gets reprieve from NASA
Scientists are relieved by the observatory’s stay of execution, but concerned that some budget cuts have gutted future research.
Astronomy
November 1, 2024
Where Harris and Trump stand on space policy
Neither candidate has talked much about space policy on the campaign trail, but both have records to consider.
Astronomy
November 1, 2024
Here’s how ISS astronauts will vote in the 2024 election
Astronauts have voted from the space station since 1997 and have cast ballots in nearly every U.S. presidential election since 2004.
Astronomy
November 1, 2024
Bringing the Sun to light
The closest star to Earth is also the best studied, but only recently have we truly begun to uncover its secrets.
Astronomy
November 1, 2024
Robotic Spaceflight
From space probes to rovers — and even martian helicopters — dozens of robotic explorers are currently helping us investigate our solar syst...
Astronomy
October 31, 2024
Arecibo telescope was doomed by hurricane damage and human failures, says report
Hurricane Maria triggered a sequence of events that led to the downfall of the storied radio observatory — but inspectors missed clear signa...
Astronomy
October 30, 2024
Tales of the Sun: From myth to modern science
Ancient stories about the Sun teach us how civilizations saw humanity in relation to the universe as a whole.
Astronomy
October 30, 2024
Watch a zombie star feed on its companion
The strange binary system R Aquarii spews material into the interstellar medium like a lawn sprinkler as its stars interact.
Astronomy
October 29, 2024
Astronomers find a mini black hole
Researchers have spotted a promising but puzzling candidate for one of the lightest black holes ever detected.
Astronomy
October 29, 2024
Telescopes and Equipment
Whether you're looking for a new telescope, eyepiece, binoculars, or anything else you need to up your observing game, we've got you covered...
Astronomy
October 28, 2024
For sale: One Boeing space program, says report
The company is reportedly looking for buyers for their space program, which includes the Starliner vehicle and operating parts of the ISS.
Astronomy
October 28, 2024
The first known brown dwarf is actually twins
Gliese 229 B, discovered in 1995, is a binary system of two brown dwarfs orbiting each other, in orbit around their parent red dwarf star.
Astronomy
October 28, 2024
How the Cluster II mission studied the Sun’s effects on Earth
Four identical satellites spent decades exploring how solar wind interacts with Earth’s magnetic field to create aurorae and other effects.
Astronomy
October 25, 2024
Is this black hole jet making stars explode?
More than twice the expected amount of novae have been found popping off along the jet from M87’s supermassive black hole.
Astronomy
October 25, 2024
Betelgeuse may have an invisible companion
The bright, naked-eye star Betelgeuse is well known for its variations — some of which may be caused by an unseen companion star.
Astronomy
October 24, 2024
What to watch: NASA Crew-8 astronauts set for early Friday splashdown
The crew spent nearly eight months aboard the International Space Station conducting more than 200 scientific experiments.
Astronomy
October 23, 2024
How the XRISM X-ray telescope is proving its extraordinary capabilities
The latest X-ray observatory found a warped black hole disk and a supernova spewing iron — and it’s just getting started
Astronomy
October 22, 2024
Crew-8 SpaceX capsule Endeavour sets new records
The SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour, now set to splash down this week, has racked up the most time spent in space by a crewed spacecraft.
Astronomy
October 21, 2024
Can you still see Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS?
The year’s best comet is fading from view, so see with your naked eye before it’s too late.
Astronomy
October 18, 2024
Finding your first astroimaging rig
Getting started in astrophotography can be daunting. Here's an expert guide to help you find the right telescope, mount, and more.
Astronomy
October 17, 2024
Here’s how to see Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS while you still can
The best comet of the year is starting to fade in brightness, but it’s still an easy naked-eye object in the evening sky.
Astronomy
October 17, 2024
The Milky Way may have swallowed a dwarf galaxy named Loki
Astronomers hypothesize that a long-ago dwarf galaxy dubbed Loki may have merged with the Milky Way when our galaxy was in its infancy.
Astronomy
October 17, 2024