Tag: Astronomy

Scientists at Johns Hopkins University in the US have made a fascinating discovery about a nearby exoplanet called HD 189733 b. This Jupiter-sized gas giant, located just 64 light-years from Earth, has a distinctive...

In an exciting new development in the field of space exploration, NASA's Parker Solar Probe is gearing up to launch a probe towards the sun. This probe, named Helios, is set to travel closer...

This week, the first quarter moon will pass by Spica, the brightest star in the Virgo constellation. The moon will be closest to the star in the early hours of 14 July. The moon...

Today, an asteroid is speeding past Earth at a rate of over 40,000 miles per hour. NASA has reported that this particular asteroid, named 2024 MT-1, will come within 936,000 miles of our planet,...

On Christmas Day in 2022, a rare and smooth aurora appeared over the Arctic, unlike any seen before. Researchers from Japan and the US discovered that this unique aurora was caused by a 'rainstorm'...

A graphic artist named Martin Vargic has created two stunning infographics showcasing over 1,600 exoplanets of various types and sizes. These exoplanets are planets that orbit stars other than our sun, and there are...

I found myself standing on JAXA's Hayabusa2 asteroid lander through a virtual reality experience at the 2024 Astronomical Society of Australia's Annual Scientific Meeting. The meeting was held online, utilizing the Spatial platform to...

Astrophotographer Mark Johnston has captured stunning images of the sun from his backyard in Scottsdale, Arizona. With the sun approaching solar maximum, its activity has been intense, with sunspots, solar flares, and auroras on...

A meteor was spotted blazing through the night sky in northern Turkey last Friday. Videos circulating on social media captured the awe of onlookers as the meteor shot across the sky in Safranbolu. Another...

Usually, things in space are given two names. One is formal, and the other is fun. Researchers need precise nomenclature to make sure their exoplanet catalogs and black hole references are consistent, communicable and...