Aug 30 PHOTOS: Blue supermoon beams around the world By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press The closest full moon of the year is dazzling stargazers on Wednesday night. Continue reading
Jul 30 Get ready to catch a double supermoon feature this August. Here’s when to look By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press The last time two full supermoons graced the sky in the same month was in 2018. It won’t happen again until 2037, according to Italian astronomer Gianluca Masi, founder of the Virtual Telescope Project. Continue reading
Jul 12 Watch 7:15 James Webb Space Telescope prompts scientists to rethink understanding of the universe By Kate Tobin, Shoshana Dubnow, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako, Miles O'Brien Wednesday marks a year since the world first started seeing spectacular images of the cosmos that were captured by the powerful James Webb Space Telescope. But getting those images is only part of the important work being done by the… Continue watching
Jul 12 NASA unveils snapshot of stellar birth on Webb Space Telescope anniversary By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press The Webb Space Telescope is marking one year of cosmic photographs with one of its best yet. Continue reading
May 08 Analysis: How AI is helping astronomers study the universe By Chris Impey, The Conversation Artificial intelligence tools are making waves in almost every aspect of life, and astronomy is no different. An astronomer explains the history and future of AI in understanding the universe. Continue reading
May 03 Scientists catch glimpse of star swallowing planet in one big gulp By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Scientists for the first time have caught a star in the act of swallowing a planet. And it's not just a nibble or bite, but one big gulp. Continue reading
Mar 26 5 planets will align in the night sky this week. Here’s how to see them Keep an eye to the sky this week for a chance to see a planetary hangout. Five planets — Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus and Mars — will line up near the moon. Continue reading
Feb 22 Webb telescope spots what astronomers believe are surprisingly large galaxies dating back to early universe By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press While the new James Webb Space Telescope has spotted even older galaxies during its first year of work, it's the size and maturity of these six apparent mega-galaxies that stun scientists. Continue reading
Jan 27 Earth prepares for a close encounter with ‘Green Comet’ not seen since the Stone Age By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press A comet is streaking back our way after 50,000 years. NASA says the dirty snowball last visited during Neanderthal times. It will come within 26 million miles of Earth. Continue reading
Dec 06 How the James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning images of space By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Here's what makes Webb images so exceptional, plus how this telescope differs compared to its predecessor — the Hubble Space Telescope. Continue reading