New supernova in the Whirlpool Galaxy!
A picture taken several nights before the supernova discovery and one taken at the time of discovery were combined into an animation that show the new star popping into view in one of the galaxy's...
View ArticleLong twilights coax out shy satellites
Faint auroral rays streak the bottom of the northern sky this past Wednesday morning. Photo: Bob King A reminder tonight to watch for possible northern lights. The current space weather forecast calls...
View ArticleA donut with your name on it
A donut at work is hard to resist, especially if it has your name on it. I work with a bunch of people who work hard and depend heavily on humor to get them through the day. A couple weeks back someone...
View ArticleThoughts on asteroids and protoplanets
Latest photo of Vesta from the Dawn probe, which will begin orbiting the asteroid on July 16. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/UCLA/MPS/DLR/IDA We’re getting closer. The latest image from the Dawn spacecraft...
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