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‘Enlightenment’ Review: Turning Eyes to the Heavens
The Wall Street Journal· 1 day agoWhen his editor suggests that he report on Hale-Bopp, Thomas predictably replies, “I have no interest in astronomy.” Nevertheless, both the comet and...
New £100 million national satellite test facility opens in Oxfordshire
PA Media: Science via Yahoo News· 4 days agoA new flagship national satellite test facility (NSTF) that will play an important role in upcoming ...
Escaping Atmospheres: Unraveling the Hydrodynamic Mysteries of Exoplanets
SciTechDaily· 4 days agoIt reveals various mechanisms driving hydrodynamic escape and proposes a new classification method...
The original 'Mr. Eclipse:' How a 19th-century astronomer calculated the dates of over 13,000...
SPACE.com· 1 day agoIf one were to mention the name, "Mr. Eclipse," most amateur and professional astronomers would...
Former UMaine astronomer remembered for unpacking the mysterious universe
Portland Press Herald, Maine via Yahoo News· 4 days agoMay 22—George Ayers was a practical man. He took pleasure in walking nearly everywhere he went, spending quiet time in nature with his family and finding a good deal. But his greatest passion ...
12 of the Best Podcasts of 2024 (So Far)
Lifehacker· 5 days agoImprovisers Connor Ratliff (Dead Eyes, Mean Girls, Search Party, so many things) and James III (Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood],Astronomy Club, so...
Never a dull moment: Our guide to 100 days of summer fun
Arizona Daily Star· 3 days agoTucson temps flirted with our first century mark last week, and we know what you are thinking, all...
Policewoman picked as Hong Kong’s first astronaut for China’s space programme
South China Morning Post· 2 days agoThe woman had not received an official confirmation from mainland Chinese authorities as of Friday...
A 'planet parade' is coming, but you may have the date wrong
The Weather Network via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThey simply show the position of the Sun, planets, constellations, stars, and galaxies, as they...
See A Red Giant Beside The ‘Flower Moon:’ The Night Sky This Week
Forbes· 6 days agoEach Monday, I pick out North America's celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to...