A three-year-long supernova is making astronomers reconsider how stars form and die. Continue reading
10Nov/17
Tag Archives: Astronomy
28Sep/17
Scientists complete 8-month isolation mission simulating life on Mars
A team of scientists have finally returned to civilization after completing a NASA-funded isolation experiment to simulate life on Mars. Continue reading
19Sep/17
Venus’ mysterious night side revealed for the first time
For the first time ever, scientists are studying Venus’ mysterious night side, and have found that it’s vastly different from its day side. Continue reading
06Sep/17
Radio signals detected from distant galaxy
Astronomers last month reported detections of radio bursts from a far away galaxy. Continue reading
14Apr/17
Saturn’s ocean-bearing moon could support life: NASA
NASA believes it has discovered oceans on Saturn’s moon Enceladus that could potentially support life. Continue reading
15Nov/16
The super moon rising over New York City
From Beijing to Berlin, star gazers admired the supermoon – the largest, brightest full moon in nearly seven decades – as it made its way across the skies.
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15Nov/16
Supermoon shines from east to west
From Beijing to Berlin, star gazers around the world admired the supermoon – the largest, brightest full moon in nearly seven decades – as it made its way across the skies. Continue reading
15Nov/16
Kenya’s travelling telescope brings Supermoon even closer
On Monday (November 14) Kenyan astronomer, Susan Murabana set up her telescope at a remote village in the Rift Valley to see the largest, brightest full moon in nearly seven decades. Murabana takes her telescope to various parts of the country to teach people about the stars and planets. Her initiative is also aimed at getting more children interested in science.
13Jul/15
Pluto flyby will be ‘gift for all mankind’
(NASA TV) NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft is closing fast on an unexpectedly spotted Pluto, the most distant planetary body ever explored.
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13Jul/15
NASA prepares for ‘New Horizons’ to pass by Pluto
NASA says New Horizons spacecraft is on track to be the first probe to visit Pluto — as it is due to pass the planet in less than 24 hours.