Moon begins to wane ahead of eclipse
We await the total solar eclipse of August 21, 2017, here in the US. The entire continental US will see at least a partial eclipse.
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Confirming sunspots, 14 days before US eclipse
We thought we saw sunspots yesterday, so we pointed a slightly more powerful telescope at the sun this morning. Yep. Sunspots.
Sunspot seen at E minus 15 days
The total solar eclipse is 15 days away and our telescopes are already tuning in the sun and moon. Take a close look.
An observatory needs volunteers
How big the mirror is makes all the difference when it comes to the ability an optical telescope has of pulling in faint objects in deep space.
Upcoming eclipse sparks interest in astronomy
The Very Large Array in New Mexico showed signs of a slight uptick in interest in astronomy on the part of US children and families.
Jupiter in opposition today. Wow!
The world's beauty is joined by extraterrestrial beauty, and since Jupiter is now closer to Earth than it has been in a year, NASA took some pics.
Nearby star has 7 Earth-sized planets: NASA
Are we alone? NASA scientists have published their discovery of 7 Earth-sized planets orbiting a red dwarf star that's only 39 light years away.
Cassini sees Saturn’s hexagon-shaped jet stream
An intriguing jet stream can be found in Saturn's atmosphere, and NASA's Cassini sent back a few pics from the latest phase of its mission.
Computer simulation shows birth of Saturn’s rings
Saturn's rings differ a little from those of Uranus. Using computer simulations from telescope and probe data, scientists have a model for why that happens.
Planet in the Goldilocks zone of Proxima Centauri
The closest star, besides the sun, to Earth is Proxima Centauri. Scientists have detected a planet orbiting the star, and it may be able to support life.