Astronomy

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.

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 is the formal successor to the Hubble Space Telescope and will be sending back images that have never before been possible. Here is the history, description, and capabilities of the telescope with launch and post-launch videos.

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. During the 1960s, the National Aerunautics and Space Administration (NASA) expanded rapidly to put a man on 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 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.