Author: Astronomy Staff

Exoplanets, Milky Way, Science

Watery, rocky planets may be common in the Milky Way

Exoplanets, Science

Orbits of some exoplanets turn planetary theory upside down

Astrophotography, Robotic Spaceflight, Space Exploration

The shocking size of Comet McNaught

Science, Solar System

Magnetic ‘ropes’ tie down solar eruptions

Science, Solar System

Titan life: Stand back and hold your nose

Robotic Spaceflight, Space Exploration

Cluster spacecraft takes first look at acceleration processes driving aurorae

Science, Solar System

Venus is alive, geologically speaking

Observing, The Sun

Astronomers capture rare stellar eclipse in opening scene of yearlong show

Science, Stars

Hubble snaps heavyweight of the Leo Triplet

Science, Solar System

Triton’s summer sky of methane and carbon monoxide

Science, Stars

Small companion to brown dwarf challenges simple definition

Human Spaceflight, Space Exploration

Shuttle Discovery heads to International Space Station after predawn launch