 | ESO brings starburst galaxy into focus NGC 4666's vigorous star formation is probably the result of gravitational interactions with neighboring galaxies. |
 | NASA and ATK successfully test five-segment solid rocket motor Despite the cancellation of the Constellation program, there is still a strong chance that the booster could play a part in future launch vehicles. |
 | Spectrum of young extrasolar planet yields surprising results The data indicate that young gas-giant planets are extremely cloudy. |
 | NASA Glenn tests alternative green rocket engine The non-toxic oxygen and methane propellant combination has the potential for greater engine performance. |
 | Shrinking atmospheric layer linked to low levels of solar radiation Research indicates that the Sun's magnetic cycle, which produces differing numbers of sunspots over an approximately 11-year cycle, may vary more than previously thought. |
 | Mars' mysterious elongated crater A new image shows the elliptical depression with unprecedented clarity. |
 | Distant star's sound waves reveal cycle similar to the Sun's Studying many stars with stellar seismology could help scientists better understand how magnetic activity cycles can differ from star to star, as well as the processes behind such cycles. |
 | NASA's Kepler mission discovers two planets transiting same star Systems with multiple transiting planets are particularly rich with information that provides clues as to their physical characteristics. |
 | WISE captures the Unicorn's Rose The Rosette Nebula is a huge star-forming region in our Milky Way Galaxy. |
 | New international study shows some asteroids live in own "little worlds" Scientific results show that when asteroids spin fast enough, they can undergo rotational fission, splitting into two pieces that then begin orbiting each other. |
 | Pulverized planet dust may lie around double stars Scientists believe that planetary collisions are kicking up fresh dust. |
 | Richest planetary system discovered Scientists believe there are as many as seven planets orbiting this Sun-like star. |
 | Kalmbach Publishing Co. acquires Discover magazine The magazine will join Astronomy to enhance the publishing company's science coverage. |
 | Meteorites and minerals planned for New Mexico mineral museum The John H. Eicher Mineral Museum outside Animas, New Mexico, will connect a crossover interest between amateur astronomers and rock and mineral collectors. |
 | Astronomy magazine celebrates its new observatory On September 17, 2009, editors will dedicate the magazine's observatory at Rancho Hidalgo, near Animas, New Mexico. |
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