Author: Astronomy Staff

Observing

Do the planets ever transit or occult each other?

Science

Why didn’t Jupiter become a star?

Science

How do the conservation laws of physics relate to the expansion and fate of the cosmos?

Science, Solar System

Hinode shows a violent Sun

Science

New class of gravitational lenses

Science, Stars

Multiple-star system formation

Science, Stars

Ruby from a red giant

Exotic Objects, Science

New type of cosmic explosion found

Science

The universe’s first objects

Science, Solar System

Rethinking “Cold Faithful”

Science, Solar System

Taking Venus’ temperature

Science, Stars

How heavy can a star be?