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Astronomy Jargon 101: Celestial Sphere
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll see from one side to the other of today’s topic: the celestial sphere!
We live on the surface of the Earth, which is a globe. To help us orient ourselves and navigate around, we draw pretend lines on the globe. The lines of latitude run parallel to each other from east to west, and the lines of longitude run from north to south. You can name any position on the Earth in reference to these lines. We also have a few special places, like the equator that runs around the middle of the globe, and the two poles.
Tonga’s Incredible Underwater Volcano Eruption Seen From Space
An undersea volcano erupted near the Pacific island of Tonga, and several satellites caught the incredible explosion in action. The blast of the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai volcano created a plume of ash, steam and gas mushrooming above the Pacific Ocean, with a quickly expanding shockwave visible from orbit. Japan’s Himawari-8 weather satellite recorded this dramatic video:
4-foot tsunami hits Tonga after explosive eruption of underwater volcano
A tsunami triggered by the explosive eruption of the underwater Tonga volcano in the Pacific Ocean slammed the shoreline of the Pacific nation Saturday (Jan. 15).
Cape Canaveral’s busy January to continue with another Starlink launch
File photo of a Faclcon 9 rocket on pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Credit: Stephen Clark/Spaceflight Now
Forecasters expect brisk winds and chilly temperatures for a prime time, full moon launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with another batch of Starlink internet satellites Monday night from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Astronomy Jargon 101: Cepheid Variable
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll be surprised by today’s topic: cepheid variables!
In 1784 astronomer Edward Pigott discovered something strange about the star Eta Aquilae. It pulsed, getting brighter and dimmer regularly over the course of a few days. A few months later, another astronomer by the name of John Goodricke saw the same thing happen with the star Delta Cephei. By the end of the 1800’s, astronomers knew of a few dozen of these so-called “Cepheid variables”. Some varied over the course of a few days, while others took weeks to change.
Learn the backstory of Grudge the Cat with IDW's new 'Star Trek: Discovery' comic miniseries
Writers Kirsten Beyer and Mike Johnson reunite for IDW's new "Star Trek: Discovery - Adventures in the 32nd Century" starring Grudge the cat.
Brace yourself for a peek at Boom!'s new 'Dune' comic book 'A Whisper of Caladan Seas #1'
Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson deliver "A Whisper of Caladan Seas," another fantastic “Dune” tale from Boom! Studios
Pentagon launches new UFO office. Not all believers are happy about it.
The U.S. government will officially investigate UFOs with a new office based in the Pentagon.
Explosive underwater volcano eruption in Tonga spotted from space in satellite images
Satellites orbiting Earth captured a powerful undersea eruption in Tonga from space on Thursday (Jan. 13).
“TrekTalks” Telethon Calls upon Star Trek Fandom to Meet the Needs of the Many
I grew up watching Star Trek inspired by what Trek imagined the future could be.
Largest dark energy map could reveal the fate of the universe
A telescope in Arizona modified to measure the true distance of galaxies has produced the largest three-dimensional map of the universe ever.
NASA leasing bill morphs into 'freedom to vote' legislation
A recent bill meant to facilitate NASA raising money by leasing out underused facilities went in a most unexpected direction: expanding the right to vote.
New head of Indian space agency's 'biggest challenge' will be human spaceflight
Shri. Somnath is best-known for developing the country's highly successful PSLV rocket.
Nearby Supernovae Exploded Just a few Million Years Ago, Leading to a Wave of Star Formation Around the Sun
The Sun isn’t the only star in this galactic neighbourhood. Other stars also call this neighbourhood home. But what’s the neighbourhood’s history? What triggered the birth of all those stars?
January full moon 2022: The 'Wolf Moon' rises with winter constellations
The full moon of January, known as the Full Wolf Moon, arrives Monday, Jan. 17, at 6:48 p.m. EST (1148 GMT).
3 newly discovered worlds risk doom orbiting too close to dying stars
Astronomers have spotted three new exoplanets orbiting dangerously close to their parent stars, on the brink of extinction.
'The Expanse' stars Cara Gee and Keon Alexander talk about getting into character (and Marcos' underwear) — Exclusive video
The show might be ending on Amazon Prime, but it's important that we still get our recommended daily allowance of "The Expanse."
Nancy Grace Roman Telescope Will do its Own, Wide-Angle Version of the Hubble Deep Field
Remember the Hubble Space Telescope’s Deep Field and Ultra-Deep Field images?
What is Astrophysics?
Astrophysics is a branch of space science that applies the laws of physics and chemistry to seek to understand the universe and our place in it.
What is a blood moon?
If the rays of the setting or rising sun hit the moon just right, the blood moon appears.
