Astronomy.com - News http://www.astronomy.com The latest news and stories from Astronomy Magazine ESO brings starburst galaxy into focus NGC 4666's vigorous star formation is probably the result of gravitational interactions with neighboring galaxies. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=10186 Wednesday, September 01, 2010 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. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=10182 Wednesday, September 01, 2010 Spectrum of young extrasolar planet yields surprising results The data indicate that young gas-giant planets are extremely cloudy. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=10181 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 NASA Glenn tests alternative green rocket engine The non-toxic oxygen and methane propellant combination has the potential for greater engine performance. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=10179 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 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. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=10177 Monday, August 30, 2010 Mars' mysterious elongated crater A new image shows the elliptical depression with unprecedented clarity. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=10175 Friday, August 27, 2010 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. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=10174 Friday, August 27, 2010 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. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=10171 Thursday, August 26, 2010 WISE captures the Unicorn's Rose The Rosette Nebula is a huge star-forming region in our Milky Way Galaxy. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=10169 Thursday, August 26, 2010 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. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=10166 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Pulverized planet dust may lie around double stars Scientists believe that planetary collisions are kicking up fresh dust. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=10163 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Richest planetary system discovered Scientists believe there are as many as seven planets orbiting this Sun-like star. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=10162 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Kalmbach Publishing Co. acquires Discover magazine The magazine will join Astronomy to enhance the publishing company's science coverage. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=10104 Thursday, August 05, 2010 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. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=10089 Monday, August 02, 2010 Astronomy magazine celebrates its new observatory On September 17, 2009, editors will dedicate the magazine's observatory at Rancho Hidalgo, near Animas, New Mexico. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=8618 Monday, September 14, 2009 Celestron celebrates 50 years in business http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=8946 Wednesday, January 06, 2010