Comet ISON

Virtual Star Party – December 1, 2013 – Dying Comets, Smashing Galaxies and Cosmic Bees

Hosts: Fraser Cain and Scott Lewis Astronomers: Gary Gonella, Roy Salisbury, Steven Coates, Tom Nathe, Stuart Foreman (more…)

11 years ago

Is Comet ISON Dead? Astronomers Say It’s Likely After Icarus Sun-Grazing Stunt

Update, 9:55 pm EST: It's a Thanksgiving miracle: apparently it now looks like ISON has actually survived!! Alright we're calling…

11 years ago

ISON Watch: A Post-Perihelion Viewing Guide

"ISON Lives!!!" "ISON R.I.P..." Those are just some of the possible headlines that we've wrestled with this week, as Comet…

11 years ago

Guide to Safely Viewing Comet ISON on Perihelion Day, November 28

The day of truth is fast approaching. Will Comet ISON's sungrazing ways spark it to brilliance or break it to…

11 years ago

Say Goodbye to Comet ISON (for now): Timelapse and Image Gallery

Comet ISON is heading towards its inexorable close pass of the Sun, which will occur on November 28, 2013. And…

11 years ago

Watch Live Webcast: Countdown to Comet ISON

We're all watching what's happening with Comet ISON, and today, November 21, 2013 Astronomy Magazine and Discover Magazine are hosting…

11 years ago

Get Out Your Comet Scorecards: Comet Nevski Now Visible With Binoculars

Is 2013 truly the “Year of the Comet?” Perhaps “Comets” might be a better term, as no less than five…

11 years ago

Comet ISON Grows Wings; Comet Lovejoy, a Fountain

Wonderful photos of Comets ISON and Lovejoy with their swollen comas and developing tails  have appeared on these pages, but…

11 years ago

Whoa. Take a Look at Comet ISON Now

Let the show begin! With all our reports and images of Comet ISON being in outburst, this latest image from…

11 years ago

Weekly Space Hangout – November 15, 2013

Host: Fraser Cain Guests: Jason Major & David Dickinson Jason Major on: Awesome New Image from Cassini Mars Was Earthlike…

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