Hubble, Spitzer Collaborate for Stunning Panorama of Galactic Center
[/caption] Two of the biggest space telescopes have combined forces to create a HUGE panorama of the center of the…
What is the Milky Way Collision?
Billions of years from now, the Milky Way will look totally different, as pictured to the left. When you look…
Broken-up Asteroids Found Orbiting White Dwarfs
[/caption] Astronomers studying white dwarfs have found the remains of "shredded" asteroids around some of these dead stars. This finding…
The Case of the Disappearing Planetary Disks
[/caption] After examining the 5-million-year old star cluster NGC 2362, astronomers say that planets like Jupiter must form quickly because…
Young Stars Forming Near Galactic Black Hole
[/caption] Just as young children need safe, nurturing environments to develop and grow, young stars, too need just the right…
Live Video Coverage from AAS
This just in from Scott Miller at Astronomy Cast LIVE. Once again we will be providing live video coverage of…
AAS Meeting Coverage This Week
[/caption] Prepare for a week of breaking astronomical news as the American Astronomical Society (AAS) is holding its 213th meeting…
Happy Birthday Spirit!
[/caption] What were you doing five years ago today? I remember trying to watch NASA TV on my computer in…
Did Dark Matter Power Early Stars?
[/caption] The first stars to light the early universe may have been powered by dark matter, according to a new…
The Universe Today Top 10 Scientific Endeavours of 2008
The nominations are in, the votes have been counted and the Universe Today writers have been consulted; the Top 10…