Podcast: Gravitational Lensing
Astronomers are always trying to get their hands on bigger and more powerful telescopes. But the most powerful telescopes in…
Astrosphere for May 22, 2007
Once again, let's see what's happening around the astrosphere. First, I'd like to remind you that I'll be hosting the…
International Sidewalk Astronomy Night – May 19, 2007
I'm sorry this is such late notice, nobody let me know this was happening. Although sidewalk astronomers have been hitting…
Sensitive Gemini Instrument Damaged
A key scientific instrument attached to the Gemini South observatory was damaged in late April when a malfunctioning heater raised…
Spitzer Shows Young Stars Hatching in Orion
The latest image released from the Spitzer Space Telescope shows infant stars "hatching" in the head of Orion. Astronomers think…
Book Review: Pluto and Beyond
Great riches can buy you a yacht, a mansion or even an observatory. Percival Lowell went for the later and…
Astrosphere for May 18, 2007
I didn't do the astrosphere yesterday because of the Carnival of Space yesterday. But here we are again, with a…
Supermassive Black Holes Set to Merge
Astronomers have located an ongoing galactic merger, pinpointing the exact location of each galaxy's supermassive black hole. These twin monsters…
Saturn’s Rings in Blue
I thought I'd highlight this recent Cassini image of Saturn, it's just so cool looking. What you're seeing is a…
Neptune-Sized Planet Covered in Superhot Ice
One of the most dramatic extrasolar planetary discoveries of the year was announced this week; unfortunately, with little fanfare. Planet…