Partial Solar Eclipse Occurs This Week, But Will Anyone See…

Partial Solar Eclipse Occurs This Week, But Will Anyone See…

The moon will block part of the sun on Friday in a partial solar eclipse, but everyone on the planet will likely miss the event unless you’re a penguin, or possibly aboard an icebreaker sailing between Antarctica and Africa.

For the Universe, Size Matters

For the Universe, Size Matters

Known as the Witch’s Broom, the Western Veil Nebula is part of a supernova remnant that stretches more than six moon widths across the night sky Robert J. Vanderbei / National Geographic Tweet Astronomers have used all sorts of tricks over the years to try to convey the mind-boggling scale of the universe to us ordinary folks.

Astronomy Picture of the Day — Stardust and Betelgeuse

Astronomy Picture of the Day — Stardust and Betelgeuse

Explanation: An expansive nebula of dust is seen to surround red supergiant star Betegeuse in this remarkable high resolution composite, an infrared VLT image from the European Southern Observatory.

Edwin Hubble in translation trouble

Edwin Hubble in translation trouble

Amateur historians and astronomers are buzzing with intrigue over allegations that the legendary US astronomer Edwin Hubble, after whom NASA‘s Hubble Space Telescope is named, may have actively censored the work of a competitor to advance his own career.

SETI sets up $200,000 challenge to get insolvent telescopes back on line

SETI sets up $200,000 challenge to get insolvent telescopes back on line

The SETI Institute wants to get its Allen Telescope Array system, out of hock and get it back in the radio astronomy business and has announced a community challenge to raise $200,000 by August 1 to get that job done.

Saturn Moon May Have an Ocean Beneath Its Surface

Saturn Moon May Have an Ocean Beneath Its Surface

Plumes, both large and small, spray water ice from multiple locations along the famed “tiger stripes” near the south pole of Saturn’s moon Enceladus in this NASA handout photo released on June 22, 2011 NASA/ JPL / SSI / Handout / Reuters The strangest world you’ve probably never heard of is located not that far from Earth.

Tour the universe on the longest day of the year

Tour the universe on the longest day of the year

Tennessee Tech University’s Millard Oakley STEM Center invites you and your family to attend a special, once-a-year workshop, The Longest Day of the Year, today from 6-9 p.m. Marc Robinson will lead participants through the wonder and majesty of the night sky during the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year.