On Aug. 17, 1877, American astronomer Asaph Hall discovered Mars’s moon Phobos. Moons of Mars: Amazing Photos of Phobos and Deimos Hall was working at the U.S. Naval Observatory in…
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Artemis II pilot thanks NASA for letting him fly Orion by hand: ‘I’m still blown away by that trust’
MORRISON, Colorado – The Artemis II crew that circuited the moon earlier this year came full circle, dropping by a distinctive spot on Earth that’s visually reminiscent of both the…
‘Lanterns’: Who’s who in HBO’s Green Lantern show?
The DC Universe expands further into the cosmos this month with the addition of “Lanterns”. Created by Chris Mundy, Tom King and Damon Lindelof, the superhero show sees the veteran…
India-US space ties deepen as NASA invites ISRO to join moon base program
NASA has formally invited India to participate in its effort to build a permanent base near the moon’s south pole, adding a new dimension to the deep-space cooperation between the…
When is the next solar eclipse? Mark your calendar for an upcoming ‘ring of fire’ and the ‘eclipse of the century’
Yesterday (Aug.12), millions of people enjoyed a total solar eclipse as it swept across parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain, while a partial solar eclipse was visible across much of…
Perseid meteor shower peaks under perfect skies Aug 12-13 — here’s what to expect
The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most prolific and impressive meteor showers of the year, peaks tonight! Widely regarded as one of the best meteor showers of the year,…
Will Perseid shooting stars be visible during the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse?
A spectacular total solar eclipse will coincide with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 12-13. But will you be able to spot shooting stars in the false…
Pluto’s atmosphere is collapsing as it drifts away from the sun into a deep freeze
Pluto’s atmosphere appears to be freezing out as the dwarf planet moves ever further away from the sun, according to careful observations of Pluto astronomers made as it was seen…
Here’s what to expect from 5 stages of the total solar eclipse 2026
We’re just a few short days away from the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse, when millions will watch as the moon glides across the face of the sun, hiding its…
The SolarQuest mount is essential for tracking the sun with a telescope
Specifications Resolution: 2,073,600 counts/rev; 0.625 arc-second Slewing speeds: 16x and 1200x Payload capacity: 8.8 lbs/4kg Dovetail saddle: 45mm Vixen-style Controls: Power button and 8-way sliding switch Power: 8x AA batteries…
