The Debate Continues: Water or Land Landings for Orion
The development of Constellation is continuing, the U.S. program that will replace the shuttle and send astronauts back to the…
How Big is Apophis?
Question: How Big is Apophis? Answer: In case you haven't heard, Asteroid 99942 Apophis is a near Earth asteroid that…
Australian Observatory Captures New Nova In Sagittarius
Hold on to your hats... It's happening again. According to AAVSO Special Notice #105 released on April 19, another possible…
The Odds of Intelligent Life in the Universe
When it comes to contemplating the state of our universe, the question likely most prevalent on people's minds is, "Is…
NASA Official Wants a Six Month Stay on Moon
NASA is exploring the possible designs for lunar bases, intended for an extended stay on the Moon. A NASA official…
Why are there Black Holes in the Middle of Galaxies?
Question: Why are Black Holes in the Middle of Galaxies? Answer: The black holes you're thinking of are known as…
Why Haven’t Planets Been Detected Around Alpha Centauri?
Question: Why aren't astronomers looking for planets around nearby stars like Alpha Centauri? Answer: That's a great question. Since Alpha…
Stuart Blasts Star Naming Companies
When I pitched a story idea to Tammy Plotner about how a president of a public observatory deals with those…
What’s Up – The Weekend SkyWatcher’s Forecast
It's big. It's bright. It's the Moon! Even though the dark skies will be trashed thanks to the influence of…
A Portal to Another Universe?
In episode 56 of Astronomy Cast, I noted that hoping that a black hole will lead to another dimension is…