Countless images of galaxies have been snapped over the decades, but thanks to ever-advancing imaging technology, they just keep getting better and better. A new photo of the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy — officially >>
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Astronomers spotted something strange in space and can’t explain it
Astronomers have spotted a new class of radio objects in space that has never been documented before. The researchers ruled out most possible explanations but a few remain, including that the signals are >>
Astronomers snap gorgeous image of interstellar visitor
A few months back an amateur astronomer spotted something very special. It was a comet that, based on its trajectory and speed, had to have come from outside of our own solar system. >>
Hibernation chambers might make space exploration a reality
We’ve all seen it in sci-fi space movies: Deep-space travelers cruising to a new location and sleeping for weeks, months, or even years to pass the time. In fiction, hibernation pods are a >>
This museum will pay you $25,000 to find Missouri meteorite pieces
Hey, so, funny story: Remember that crazy-bright fireball that appeared over the skies of St. Louis earlier this week? Yeah, it was awesome, but finding the leftovers would be even more awesome, and >>
Venus was once a cloud-covered ocean world, new evidence suggests
Today, Venus is a sweltering, desolate wasteland with temperatures topping 800 degrees Fahrenheit. If you were searching for liquid water anywhere in our Solar System it would be one of the last places >>
Here’s how NASA will use jets to make next month’s solar eclipse last longer
For you and I, the upcoming total solar eclipse on August 21st will be a pretty stunning spectacle — as long as the weather cooperates and you’re in a position to catch it >>
Mars rover sends home spectacular panorama
NASA’s Mars rover Opportunity continues to perform some amazing feats despite being long overdue for its expected retirement. The rover, having ventured to a somewhat mysterious site that researchers call Perseverance Valley, has >>
