Astronomy
More Space News From Russia
When it rains space news from Russia, it pours. Not only did the news break today about the Russian Space…
Universe Today Astronomy Picture of the Week: NGC 3199 – The Interstellar Snow Plough
One thing is certain, Wolf-Rayet stars produce some interesting science. In this week's portrait we see a distorted bubble produced…
Cygnus Nova Alert!!
According to today's April 11 IAU Circular 8934, issued by the Central Bureau for Astronomical Telegrams at the Smithsonian Astrophysical…
Phoenix Spacecraft Maneuvers for Mars Landing
Looking towards a May 25 landing for the Phoenix Mars Lander, the navigation team for mission adjusted the flight path…
Evidence of Asteroid Impact For Sodom and Gomorrah?
A Cuneiform clay tablet that has puzzled researchers for over 150 years is now believed to describe an asteroid impact…
Smallest Exo-planet Found
We're getting closer to finding an Earth-like planet out there in the universe. Spanish astronomers announced the discovery of the…
Next Eclipse Dates
Wondering when the next eclipse is going to be? Book these dates into your calendar now so you won't miss…
Additional Resources
Here are some additional resources we've put together. Next Eclipse Dates Moon Phases, 2008 Full Moon Calendar New Moon Calendar
Help Move An Asteroid and Other Space-Related Opportunities
If you’ve got some ideas about how to deflect an asteroid or comet heading towards Earth, there’s an opportunity out…
Intel to Protect Microchips from Cosmic Rays
As computers become more advanced, the microprocessors inside them shrink in size and use less electrical current. These new, energy…