Astronomy
Observing Alert: Dwarf Nova VY Aquari Re-Brightens
[/caption]According to AAVSO Special Notice #114 prepared by Matthew Templeton and released just a few minutes ago, dwarf nova VY…
The “Jewel Box” by Don Goldman
[/caption] Since it was first observed in a half inch diameter spy glass by Abbe Nicholas Louis de Lacaille during…
How do you Weigh a Supermassive Black Hole? Take its Temperature
[/caption] Working out the mass of huge black holes, like the ones hiding in the centre of galactic nuclei, is…
Super-Sensitive, Ultra-Small Device Heightens Infrared Capabilities
[/caption] A tiny new circuit could make a big difference in the way astronomers can see infrared light. This newly…
X-Ray Satellite Discovers Overlooked Nova
Novae are kind of a big deal in the Universe, so you'd think that when one occurred we would notice,…
Largest Asteroid in the Solar System
[/caption]The largest asteroid in the Solar System is 4 Vesta. Ceres is much more massive, but has been promoted to…
Olympus Mons: The Largest Volcano in the Solar System
The largest volcano in the Solar System and the largest mountain in the Solar System are one in the same:…
Diameter of the Solar System
Defining the diameter of the Solar System is a matter of perspective and characterization. You can look at the Solar…
How Many Stars are in the Solar System?
The answer to 'how many stars are in the Solar System' is pretty straightforward, or is it? There is only…
How Old is the Solar System?
How old is the Solar System? That is a question that cuts to the heart of it all. By studying…