Author: Astronomy Staff

Science, Solar System

WISE mission assembled and preparing for launch

Science, Stars

Radio telescope images reveal planet-forming disk orbiting twin suns

Science, Stars

Red giant star Betelgeuse in the constellation Orion is mysteriously shrinking

Exotic Objects, Science, Stars

New technique improves estimates of pulsar ages

Science, Stars

A sleeping giant

Exotic Objects, Science

Texas-sized computer finds most massive black hole in galaxy M87

Robotic Spaceflight, Space Exploration

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter rebooting

Human Spaceflight, Space Exploration

NASA launch tests alternate concept for astronaut escape system

Robotic Spaceflight, Science, Solar System, Space Exploration

Cassini finds Titan’s clouds hang on to summer

Human Spaceflight, Space Exploration

NASA gives “Go” for June 13 launch of space shuttle Endeavour

Science, Stars

Stellar family in crowded, violent neighborhood proves to be surprisingly normal

Science

July 2009: How dying stars bring new planets to life