Author: Astronomy Staff

Galaxies, Science

NGC 300: A nearby galactic exemplar

Robotic Spaceflight, Space Exploration

Deep Impact spacecraft eyes comet target

Science, Solar System

Amateur astronomers are first to detect objects impacting Jupiter

Galaxies, Science

Galactic tendrils shed light on evolution of spiral galaxies

Science, Solar System

Two asteroids pass by Earth Wednesday

Exoplanets, Science

Astronomers say it’s possible to spot volcanoes on alien worlds

Science, Solar System

Missing piece inspires new look at Mars puzzle

Cosmology, Science

Fundamental constant might change across space

Science, Solar System

NASA selects investigations for first mission to encounter the Sun

Science, Stars

New Hubble observations of Supernova 1987A reveal composition of “star guts” pouring out

Science, Solar System

Spitzer finds a flavorful mix of asteroids

Science, Stars

Recipe for water: just add starlight