We Can Do More Exoplanet Science By Understanding the Dark Edge of It’s Star
By modeling the limb darkening of a star, astronomers can get a better measure of the transit depth of an exoplanet. This will allow us to get better measurements of…
Rogue Planet Found Having Massive “Growth Spurt”
New observations made with the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT) identified an enormous a rogue planet with the strongest growth rate ever recorded. These observations reveal that…
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 180 — NASA is Closed for Business
On Episode 180 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the headlines, from the shutdown of NASA to the risky dismantling of the space shuttle Discovery…
A walk across Alaska’s Arctic sea ice brings to life the losses that appear in climate data
An expert discusses the many ways that Alaska’s arctic sea ice melt is affecting the lives of those who live in the area.
DWARFLAB DWARF 3 smart telescope review
Does this compact and portable smart telescope provide an affordable way for beginners to get started with astroimaging?
Meteor mania: the ultimate meteor space quiz
This quiz will take you on a journey through fiery facts, explosive history, and the science behind these fireballs.
World Space Week 2025 explores what it means to live beyond Earth
World Space Week 2025 (Oct. 4–10) explores the theme “Living in Space,” with global events highlighting the challenges and future of life beyond Earth.
SpaceX lands majority of U.S. national security launches awarded for fiscal year 2026
SpaceX was assigned five of seven National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 2 missions. United Launch Alliance got two. The post SpaceX lands majority of U.S. national security…
Catching the October Action With Jupiter’s Moons
Jupiter and its moons are busy in October. If skies are clear, be sure to set your alarm and follow the largest planet in our solar system this month. While…
Two Quasars From the Early Universe Provide Clues About Galactic Evolution
An international of researchers, including the Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU, WPI) have used the James Webb Space Telescope to uncover 12 black…