Astronomy

Stars form from gas and dust, they fuse material, and then they die in many fascinating ways . . . but some come back from the dead and are born-again!

Somewhere out in the universe there could be stars that look and operate just like normal, but be made of antimatter. Could such stars actually exist?

Arguably one of the most amazing things seen in out solar system is the rings of Saturn. As we learn more about these structures, they are even more fascinating than what we can see...

Unlike our planet, Saturn's atmosphere conceals many secrets about the gas giant. But we are slowly learning what is hidden within...

Black holes are astronomical objects in the universe. Black holes are always a fascinating subject to explore. Modern technology helps us to study black holes precisely. This article will explore the formation, growth, and everything associated with black holes.

Throughout the Sun, complex processes are taking place. We could go in depth about nuclear fusion, but what about the less talked about events that occur in our local star?

The inner layers of the Sun are where the mechanics of nuclear fusion and heat transfer take place, but what are the designations for each part? How do they work and relate to each other? And how does it impact us?

The outer layers of the Sun are where we can see the most action from Earth, but what are the designations for each part? How do they work and relate to each other? And how does it impact us?

The Star of Bethlehem is first mentioned in the Book of Matthew. The gospel talks about a bright star that appeared in the eastern sky when Jesus was born, famously seen by a group of wise men called the "Magi. “But did the Star really exist? Or was it just pious fiction invented by St. Matthew?

The appearance of the “new star” in November 1572, observed and reported upon by the famed astronomer Tycho Brahe, led to the revision of the ancient models of the heavens. The appearance of the new star challenged the Aristotelian dogma that the realm of the stars was unchanging.

How the solar system was developed is mysterious and can really only be pieced together by geological evidence and comparisons to other exoplanet systems. But when even the most basic building block is questionable in origin and function, what are we to do?

How are compounds made in the Universe? Many different ways, thankfully, building up a deep and immersive field of nucleosynthesis for us to explore.

Though it's been over a hundred years since it happened, the Tunguska Event destroyed vast amounts of land in remote Siberia. Was it a meteor, a comet, or something else?

One of many astronomical mysteries, they represent another puzzle for us to solve.

One of the most dynamic stellar classes out there, these stars have many mysteries that are just being resolved.

More common than once thought to be, these stars play a critical role in the life of the Universe.

James Webb Telescope, the successor for the Hubble Space Telescope, launched on 22 December 2021 with the goal of explaining the existence of the universe. It is the most powerful telescope ever built by humans and its voyage could last up to 10 years.

What are some of the peculiar features favoring life that Earth does have but other planets don't? Read on to learn 11 of these important aspects.

The first artificial spacecraft reached the outer-most surface of the Sun called the 'Corona' to study solar activity data, predict accurate weather forecasting, and, most importantly, 'Solar Wind.' It is the first NASA mission to be named after a living individual.

Arrokoth, formerly known as Ultima Thule, was the first Kuiper Belt Object visited by a probe. What did New Horizons find there?

Uranus is a very unusual planet with many unique features that set it apart from the rest of the solar system. Here's an answer to many of the questions you may have about Uranus, such as why it's sideways, what it's made of, and how many moons it has.

Here is a list of the top 10 meteorite strikes to ever crash into Earth.

Observations of the moons of Jupiter and the phases of Venus in 1610 made by the Italian inventor and scientist Galileo Galilei using a small telescope brought further evidence of the reality of Nicolaus Copernicus’ sun-centered universe model.

This work examines the top 10 strangest objects in the universe. It provides an analysis of each scientific anomaly with a focus on current theories and hypotheses regarding these objects' overall existence in the universe at large.

Besides a catchy song, it's a deep and exciting topic of astrophysical phenomena. It could also be the key to resolving several mysteries of science. Let's dive in!

Dark energy is stumping astronomers and attempts to rectify it are numerous. What does this idea bring to the table?

Prior to her untimely demise on January 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger gave us many historical moments in our nation's space exploration history.

Is our reality so beautiful as to be made of math?

Beginning in 2009, the belief in flat Earth took on astounding momentum. Flat Earth societies grew an average of 200 people per year. Even some celebrities passionately jumped onto the flat Earth wagon.

In 1965, an astronaut smuggled a corned beef sandwich onto a space flight. This is the story of what happened and how it ignited a Congressional investigation.

Learning about black holes? There's so much we don't know. Could they be atoms? What else could they be? In another attempt at understanding black holes, we have to travel down an unlikely path...

That beautiful moon has more going on than meets the eye. Explore some hidden mysteries that you didn't know you knew!

Space is a mysterious place. What hidden facets are there that remain unsolved yet rarely talked about?

Nicolaus Copernicus was a Polish priest and astronomer in the 16th century. He took the bold step of placing the sun at the center of the solar system instead of the earth--Heliocentric model. His most famous work is "On the Revolutions of Celestial Spheres" published in 1532.

This is a review of how scientists are studying methods of survival on Mars and a planned colonization of the planet. Learn about the issues involved and how our present technology might make it feasible.

This article provides an analysis of quasars through an exploration of their origins and scientific properties.

This article explores the scientific principles and theories pertaining to black holes. What are black holes? Where do they come from? Finally, and most importantly, what can they tell us about the universe at large?

This article explores the origins of the Moon through an analysis of four scientific theories.

At the heart of cosmology is how the Universe started and where is it going, but problems resolving this exist. Those can be answered by the Grand Unified Theory and Inflation.

Some physicists are positing the idea that the Universe may be aware of its own existence.

The James Webb Space Telescope is the formal successor to the Hubble Space Telescope. Here are the latest Webb images along with the history, description, capabilities, and launch videos of the Webb telescope

Thought you understood black holes? Well, think again!

In July of 1969, the spacecraft Apollo 11 made an epic journey to the moon with three brave astronauts aboard. The space flight culminated when the astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made an historic walk on the surface of the moon.

Michael Collins was the pilot of the Command Module "Columbia" on the journey of the three-man crew to the moon during the epic 1969 Apollo 11 mission. This is his story.

Chaos is a natural phenomena and it makes its presense known in the solar system but perhaps in the most unusual ways....

This article explores the planetary properties of Saturn, and provides an examination of the planet's unique characteristics.

Without this tool, understanding our cosmos wouldn't be possible. How did the discipline get its start?

This article explores the planetary properties of Mars, and examines the planet's unique set of characteristics through an analysis of observations made by astronomers and scientists alike.

This article explores the planetary properties of Venus, and examines its characteristics through an analysis of observations made by astronomers and scientists, alike.

This article explores the planetary properties of Jupiter, and provides an examination of the planet's natural characteristics, as observed by past and present astronomers.