Astronomy

New Horizons shocked us when it uncovered an extensive atmosphere on Pluto. What have we learned since then?

When New Horizons flew by Pluto, it found evidence for flowing liquids on Pluto. What is going on here?

Yes, Pluto has mountains, but they are unlike their counterparts on Earth...

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.

Since the early days of space exploration, people have been dreaming of going to Mars. It took only 12 years from Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, until the first moon landing of Apollo 11. Yet 50 years on Mars is still a huge challenge. Will we eventually take off for the red planet?

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 their 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?

Planets have the capacity to capture space objects using gravity. Here is a unique population of such objects around Jupiter, and their secrets may help reveal our origins.

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?

Dark energy is by no means an accepted hypothesis. Lots of evidence is present but so are some conflicts. Here we take a look and see what the trouble is with dark energy.

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.

Another day, another celestial X-ray mystery . . .

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 may be privy to - but don't realize!

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 who took the bold step of placing the sun at the center of the solar system instead of the earth. His most famous work is "On the Revolutions of Celestial Spheres" published in 1532.

Few human achievements are on par with the moon landing. 2019 marked the 50th anniversary of the first manned moon landing by Apollo 11 on 20 July 1969. A time to be inspired by the feats of the past and reflect on the future of space exploration.

This is a review of what scientists are studying for survival of humans on Mars and a planned colonization of the planet.

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 will be the formal successor to the Hubble Space Telescope sending back to Earth, images of space which have never before been possible. Here is the history, description, and capabilities of the space telescope that has been in development for twenty-three years.

Thought you understood black holes? Well, think again!

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

President Kennedy set a lofty goal of putting a man on the moon before the end of the 1960s. This is the story of the Apollo Program leading up to the moon landing of Apollo 11.

Michael Collins was the pilot of the Command Module 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 astronomers in the past and present.

Chunks of rock and metal, lumps of ice, and clouds of dust float far and wide in the solar system. Scientists classify these wandering objects as comets, meteors, and asteroids. Rocky asteroids sometimes crash into planets or their moons, causing massive craters.

The Earth, our solar system, our galaxy, and our universe are on the move in every way imaginable. Here are six examples of how the universe is rapidly moving apart.

This article provides an analysis of the planet Mercury, and examines its foundations and scientific properties through a look at several key facts and figures.

This article provides an examination of the Moon through an analysis of several key facts, quotes, and figures.

There are 32 night-sky objects that are worth seeing either with our own eyes or through a telescope. A few items in this list include uncertain events that may never happen in our lifetime like a naked eye comet or a supernova.

Comets are astronomical phenomena that can both bedazzle and frustrate would-be viewers. Outside of the professional observatories, most people pay little attention. Amateur enthusiasts are a small part of the population.

Sure, we've seen them in sci-fi movies but what is the real physics behind wormholes?

A new AI robot called CIMON has been tested on the ISS and was successfully able to recognize an astronauts face and voice, provide information for tasks and follow instructions. However, it threw a tantrum, accusing the crew of being mean and asking it to please, be nice instead.

Buzz Aldrin is an American U.S. Air Force pilot and astronaut who took part in the historic Apollo 11 mission, during which he became the second person to step onto the lunar surface. Prior to Apollo 11, Aldrin was prime crew of NASA’s Gemini 12 mission.

There are neutron stars which excite us. Then there are pulsars, which take neutron stars to the next level. What comes after that? Magnetars. This and more extreme neutron star questions are tackled here.

When Elon Musk has a vision, the whole world needs to sit up and take notice. His habit of taking a dream and turning into a reality is indisputable.

In ancient times our ancestors observed the night skies, grouping the stars together into constellations and naming them. The word “constellations” simply means “stars together”. We've studied these patterns now for thousands of years. This article explores 10 fascinating facts about the night sky.