Author: Astronomy Staff

Robotic Spaceflight, Space Exploration

Spirit rover resumes driving while analysis of problem behaviors continues

Science, Solar System

Giant space tornadoes drive the northern lights

Galaxies, Science

Continent-sized radio telescope takes close-ups of Fermi active galaxies

Science, Solar System

Solar wind tans young asteroids

Galaxies, Science

Chandra shows shocking impact of galaxy jet

Science, Stars

Astronomers discover youngest and lowest-mass brown dwarfs

Exoplanets, Science

Mass loss leaves close-in exoplanets exposed to the core

Exoplanets, Science

Scientists discover lightest exoplanet yet

Science, Solar System

The Sun’s elevation influences Moon dust

Science, Stars

Orion study reveals chaotic and overcrowded stellar nursery

Exoplanets, Science

Kepler captures first views of planet-hunting territory

Robotic Spaceflight, Space Exploration

Mars spacecraft teams on alert for dust storm season