Author: Astronomy Staff

Science, Solar System

Trough deposits on Mars point to complex hydrologic past

Science, Stars

Theorists propose a new way to shine — and a new kind of star

Exoplanets, Science

New discoveries suggest low-mass planets are common around nearby stars

Robotic Spaceflight, Space Exploration

WISE spacecraft launches into orbit

Science

Pioneering new survey telescope starts work

Robotic Spaceflight, Space Exploration

WISE launch rescheduled for December 14

Cosmology, Science

Magnetic power revealed in gamma-ray burst jet

Robotic Spaceflight, Science, Solar System, Space Exploration

Cassini closes in on the centuries-old mystery of Saturn’s moon Iapetus

Galaxies, Science

Hubble’s deepest view of universe unveils never-before-seen galaxies

Exotic Objects, Science

An exquisite look at black holes

Science, Stars

Brightness variations of Sun-like stars: the mystery deepens

Exoplanets, Science

Subaru Telescope spots tiny companion to Sun-like star