This image shows X-ray observations from NASA’s Chandra space telescope overlaid atop optical data of the region inside the Zwicky 8338 cluster. The tail and its parent galaxy are annotated.Credit: X-Ray: NASA/CXC/University of Bonn/ G. Schellenberger et al.; Optical: Int In a galactic cluster far, far away, a galaxy has grown an unprecedented tail of […]
An artist’s depiction of our home galaxy, the Milky Way, which is shaped like a spiral. Though astronomers suspect there are billions of habitable planets in the Milky Way, even larger nonspiral galaxies may be better cradles for habitable worlds, a new study suggests.Credit: NASA/JPL Paul Sutter is a visiting scholar at The Ohio State […]
Our universe may be one of many, physicists say.Credit: Shutterstock/Victor Habbick Robert Lawrence Kuhn is the creator, writer and host of “Closer to Truth ,” a public television series and online resource that features the world’s leading thinkers exploring humanity’s deepest questions. Kuhn is co-editor, with John Leslie, of “The Mystery of Existence: Why Is […]
An inspiring story prompted this stunning image of the Milky Way over an island in Argentinian Patagonia. The image was taken by astrophotgrapher Sergio Montúfar on Oct. 16 from Península Valdés, Puerto Madryn, Chubut, in Argentinian Patagonia. The island in the image is called “Isla de los Pajaros,” and it’s unique shape inspired a well-loved […]
Rock band Coheed an Cambria in front of Orion Capsule training mock-up at NASA’s Johnson Space Center In Houston, Texas – Sept. 17th, 2014Credit: NASA Johnson Space Center Steve Spaleta, Space.com senior producer, contributed this article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights . Rock band Coheed and Cambria has sailed the skies of sci-fi for much […]
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Pluto gets into the holiday spirit, decked out in red and green using a pair of Ralph/LEISA instrument scans. To source
Uwingu’s new service, Daily Space Explorer, emails subscribers a new space or astronomy photo every day of the year.Credit: Uwingu/collectSPACE.com They’ve invited the public to name exoplanets and radio messages to Mars. Now, the space-research funding company Uwingu is offering to deliver the universe to your inbox every day for a year. Daily Space Explorer […]
James Holden receives a mysterious distress signal onboard the ice ship “Canterbury,” kicking off the events of “The Expanse,” in this concept art for a pivotal moment in the show.Credit: Syfy.com The two authors of “The Expanse” book series, now a new Syfy TV show, were deeply involved with the look, feel and script of […]
Planet Earth could be at higher risk of a space rock impact than widely thought, according to astronomers who suggested Tuesday keeping a closer eye on distant giant comets. Most studies of potential Earth-smashers focus on objects in the asteroid belt roughly between Mars, Earth’s outside neighbour, and Jupiter on its other flank, said the […]
The duo behind “The Expanse,” the space adventure series turned newest Syfy epic, sat down with Space.com to discuss the story’s creation, its many different forms, working on the show and writing space’s biggest threat. Episode 4 of the 10-episode series, which follows the interactions and politics of humans from Earth, Mars and the Asteroid […]
On the evening of Monday, Dec. 28, Mercury will be at greatest elongation eastward from the sun. It is seen here half an hour after sunset. This will be the last good opportunity to spot Mercury this year.Credit: Starry Night software. This week is your last chance this year to spot the elusive planet Mercury […]
Reports that an asteroid will pose a serious threat to Earth on Christmas Eve are unfounded, NASA official said. Here, an artist’s depiction of an asteroid flying close to Earth.Credit: ESA / P. Carril There is no substance to multiple media reports that an asteroid passing by Earth on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) will cause […]