Astronomy
8 Apr , 2017 by Matt Williams
During the month of April, 2017, Jupiter will make its closest approach to Earth, allowing for some prime viewing opportunities for the Hubble Space Telescope.
Astronomy, Extrasolar Planets
7 Apr , 2017 by Matt Williams
Ongoing observation of exoplanet GJ 1132b has revealed a dense atmosphere, a finding which has great significance in the hunt for life beyond Earth.
Carnival of Space
7 Apr , 2017 by Susie Murph
This week’s Carnival of Space is hosted by Brian Wang at his Next Big Future blog. Click here to read Carnival of Space #503
Weekly Space Hangout
Host: Fraser Cain (@fcain) Guests: Paul M. Sutter (pmsutter.com / @PaulMattSutter) Their stories this week: Rogue Black Hole! We use a tool called Trello to submit and vote on stories we would like to see covered each week, and then Fraser will be selecting the stories from there. Here is the link to the Trello […]
Astronomy, Guide to Space, Mars
Every two years, Earth and Mars reach the closest points to each other in their orbit, which is referred to as a “Mars opposition”.
Ceres, Dawn
6 Apr , 2017 by Nancy Atkinson
Sometimes they see it, sometimes they don’t. That’s why scientists have never been completely sure if Ceres has an atmosphere or not. But now data from the Dawn spacecraft — in orbit of Ceres — confirms the dwarf planet really does have a very weak atmosphere, but it comes and goes. The on-again-off-again nature of […]
6 Apr , 2017 by Matt Williams
This year’s Yuri’s Night promises to be a momentous occasion, with celebrations and events taking place all over the world!
In the course of observing an explosion in a distant galaxy, a team of researchers noticed something unprecedented – a supernova in slow-motion.
Astronomy, History, Jupiter, Observing, Skywatching
6 Apr , 2017 by David Dickinson
Been missing the evening planets? Currently, Saturn and Venus rule the dawn, and Mars is sinking into the dusk as it recedes towards the farside of the Sun. That’s been changing for one planet, however, as Jupiter reaches opposition this week.
Astronomy, SpaceX
5 Apr , 2017 by Matt Williams
With the successful launch of a reused Falcon 9, Musk has revealed additional details about the maiden launch of the Falcon Heavy, which is scheduled for this summer.
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