Author: Astronomy Staff

Robotic Spaceflight, Space Exploration

Mars orbiter shows angled view of martian crater

Science, Solar System

Meteorite found on Mars yields clues about planet’s past

Science, Solar System

Mars, methane, and mysteries

Exoplanets, Science

Planet smash-up sends vaporized rock, hot lava flying

Science, Solar System

Revelations in Saturn’s rings continue as equinox approaches

Exotic Objects, Science

First black holes kept to a strict diet, study shows

Science

Planetary Science Institute founder William K. Hartmann named 2010 Barringer Medal winner.

Exoplanets, Science

Kepler mission spies changing phases in a distant world

Science, Solar System

Surface features on Titan form like Earth’s, but with a frigid twist

Galaxies, Science

Hyperactive galaxies discovered in the early universe

Science

The Gravity and Extreme Magnetism Small Explorer mission will explore the polarized universe

Science

Spitzer sees the cosmos through “warm” infrared eyes