Astronomy
Why Pluto Lost Its Planetary Crown
The classification of Pluto as a planet has been subject for debate among scientists since its discovery in 1930. In…
The search for risky asteroids heading for Earth
Astronomers are actively searching for Earthbound asteroids every day. These are asteroids on a trajectory that could potentially collide with…
Are we alone in the universe?
Are we alone in the universe? Despite numerous reports and a vast scientific community devoted to the search, there is…
What is new in outer space?
2022 was an exciting year for space exploration. Artemis 1 made its maiden voyage around the moon and safely landed…
How are we made from star stuff?
Carl Sagan famously said this many times, “We are star stuff”. But what does that actually mean?
Meteor Showers – When can you see them?
Nothing is more fun than sitting under a clear night sky watching meteor showers. There is a meteor shower going…
20 Space facts you may not know
Who doesn’t love a good list of crazy facts? Here are 20 Space facts you probably didn’t know.
What are Exoplanets, and how many are out there?
Exoplanets are any planet not orbiting our sun. They are typically found orbiting other stars, but many exoplanets simply drift…
Milkdromeda is what happens when galaxies collide.
The Andromeda Galaxy is heading for us. It will collide with the Milky Way galaxy and create a much larger…
The history and discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope
Hubble was simply an idea for decades. The stars had to align before the telescope came to fruition—a look at…
U.S. Space & Rocket Center is the museum of dreams
If you’ve ever driven through Huntsville, AL, You have almost certainly seen this rocket at the rocket center while driving…
JWST has forever changed how we see the universe
James Webb Space Telescope has been making plenty of headlines lately. Here are some of the images that have been…