Another “Where In The Universe” Challenge
Here's this week's 'Where In The Universe' challenge. I have a soft spot in my heart for craters. And the…
Identical Twin Stars Not So Identical
I'm lucky enough to have twin sons. They aren't identical (one looks like me, the other looks like my husband…
Feeding Your Black Hole is Easy
Worried about how you're going to feed your black hole once it grows up and gets big? Have no fear.…
Phoenix Digs Again; More Science Data on the Way
The Phoenix lander began digging in an area called "Wonderland" early Tuesday, taking its first scoop of soil from a…
What Color is Jupiter?
The iconic images of Jupiter show that it reflects many shades of white, red, orange, brown, and yellow. The color…
Size of Jupiter
No matter how you measure it, Jupiter is a larger than life planet. The size of Jupiter can be measured…
Is There Water on Jupiter?
One of the first things that many people ask about a planet is whether there is water or not. So,…
Discovery of Jupiter
No one can definitively say when the discovery of Jupiter took place nor who discovered it. Why is it so…
Mass of Jupiter
The mass of Jupiter is 1.9 x 1027 kg. It is hard to fully understand a number that large, so…
Just in Time for Summer: The Milky Way Loses Weight
Have you ever been surprised at your annual weigh-in at the doctor's office to find that your bathroom scale at…