Coverage of astronomy, space exploration, and discoveries beyond our atmosphere.
Space
Saturn’s rings are slowly disappearing, but not on any timescale that matters to a human lifetime. Data from NASA’s Cassini mission established
Space
What Is a Dwarf Planet? The IAU Definition, Pluto’s Demotion, and the 5 Official Members A dwarf planet is a celestial body
Space
Michigan is one of the best places in the contiguous United States to see the aurora borealis. The Upper Peninsula, especially the
Space
What Is the Mars Gravity Anomaly? The Real Science Behind the Tharsis Bulge The Mars gravity anomaly associated with the Tharsis region
Space
Mars has two moons: Phobos and Deimos. Both were discovered in August 1877 by American astronomer Asaph Hall using the US Naval
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