Astronomy, Extrasolar Planets, TESS
25 Apr , 2018 by Matt Williams
According to a new study, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite is estimated to find over 4000 planets during its first two-year mission
Weekly Space Hangout
25 Apr , 2018 by Fraser Cain
Hosts: Fraser Cain (universetoday.com / @fcain) Dr. Paul M. Sutter (pmsutter.com / @PaulMattSutter) Dr. Kimberly Cartier (KimberlyCartier.org / @AstroKimCartier ) Dr. Morgan Rehnberg (MorganRehnberg.com / @MorganRehnberg & ChartYourWorld.org) Special Guests: Carolyn Collins Petersen is no stranger to the Weekly Space Hangout, having been a regular journalist during previous seasons. We are excited to welcome Carolyn […]
Astronomy, esa, Rosetta
24 Apr , 2018 by Matt Williams
Using images taken by the Rosetta spacecraft, a twitter user created a stunning video that shows what it is like to stand on the surface of a comet
Astronomy
An international team of astronomers recently used deep learning to identify patterns in images of galaxies taken by the Hubble Space Telescope
23 Apr , 2018 by Matt Williams
In a new paper, two professors consider what we have learned from studying Earth from space, and how this might allow us to find an Earth 2.0.
Carnival of Space
23 Apr , 2018 by Susie Murph
Welcome to the 558th Carnival of Space! The Carnival is a community of space science and astronomy writers and bloggers, who submit their best work each week for your benefit. We have a fantastic roundup today, so now, on to this week’s stories!
Astronomy, Extrasolar Planets
An international team of scientists has developed the DARKNESS camera, which will allow astronomers to directly study planets around nearby stars.
Earth, Geology
21 Apr , 2018 by Matt Williams
The ESA’s Swarm satellites recently began monitoring Earth’s oceans to determine how they contribute to Earth’s magnetic field
Extrasolar Planets, Extraterrestrial, Proxima b
19 Apr , 2018 by Matt Williams
According to two new papers submitted by a Harvard Professor and an independent scientists, extra-terrestrials might have a hard time getting out into space.
Meteorites, Planetary Formation, Solar System
19 Apr , 2018 by Evan Gough
A new study provides evidence of a so-called lost planet that was formed in the early days of the Solar System, and subsequently destroyed in a collision.
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