Venus
Venus: 50 Years Since Our First Trip, and We’re Going Back
No lander has survived for even 2 hours on Venus. But the Venus Land Sail should last 50 days.
Astro-Challenge: Watch the Moon Occult Venus in the Daytime
The year 2015 saved one of the best astronomical events for last, as the waning crescent Moon occults (passes in…
The Moon Greets the Planets in the November Dawn
So, did this past weekend’s shift back to Standard Time for most of North America throw you for a loop?…
Stunning Planetary Trio Pictures from Around the World
Have you seen the views in the morning skies this week, with three planets huddling together at dawn? Just one…
Can Lunar Earthshine Reveal Ashen Light on Venus?
A recent celestial event provided a fascinating look at a long-standing astronomical mystery. Is the ‘ashen light of Venus’ a…
The Next Generation of Exploration: Back to Venus with VERITAS
In February of 2014, NASA's Discovery Program asked for proposals for the their 13th mission. Last week, five semifinalist were…
Guide to October’s Conjunction Mania, See Venus in Daylight
Tomorrow morning might be a good time to call for extra celestial traffic control. A slip of a crescent Moon will join…
The Next Generation of Exploration: The DAVINCI Spacecraft
It's no secret that there has been a resurgence in interest in space exploration in recent years. Much of the…
Mars Meets the King of the Beasts
I was up before dawn today hoping to find the returning comet 205P/Giacobini and a faint new supernova in the…