Is the solar system stable? In relative human and historical terms, it is pretty stable, but small gravitational influences can cause dramatic effects due to the chaotic and complex nature of the forces involved. Now, two researchers have set out … Read More
Starting June 3, all five naked-eye planets will be up in the pre-dawn sky. This month, skywatchers will be treated to a rare “planet parade”: all five naked-eye worlds will align in their proper orbital order from the sun in … Read More
During a high-level discussion of NASA’s goals for human space exploration, we got an early look at what a 30-day crewed mission to Mars’ surface could eventually look like. It’s an exciting prospect that, while many years, if not decades, … Read More
Our Solar System is an incredibly beautiful place. It’s a diverse place full of remarkable sights and natural wonders, whether it’s the pockmarked volcanic surface of Mercury, the dusty crimson plains of Mars, the beautiful rings of Saturn, or even … Read More
A new model of star formation supports the theory that most, if not all, stars are born in a litter with at least one sibling. Our own star at the center of the Solar System is most likely no exception, … Read More
This new discovery comes from Mars itself, as NASA recently captured what appears to be yet another encounter with the strange Martian cloud. As the title suggests, this massive cloud emerged from Mars, directly above the Aria Mons volcano. Many … Read More