Giant Black Hole Caught Gobbling Gas on Camera
A NASA observatory has clearly observed the flow of hot gas toward a black hole for the first time in X-ray wavelengths.
Private Spaceship to Make 1st Space Station Flyby Thursday
The SpaceX Dragon capsule will fly within 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers) of the space station early Thursday.
Mars Rover Sees Its Shadow in Red Planet Crater (Photo)
Opportunity was perched at the rim of Mars' Endeavour Crater when it took the picture.
Look Up! How to See the Moon’s ‘Dark Side’ Tonight
Wednesday and Thursday offer a great chance for skywatchers to observe the unlit areas of the moon.
Last Venus Transit In Your Lifetime | Video Show
On June 5th or 6th, 2012 (depending on your global location) Venus will appear to cross the face of the Sun for the final time until 2117. Discover the fascinating history and important science of the Transit of Venus.
Past Venus Transits Revealed Solar System’s Size | Video Part 1
By the end of the 19th Century, the relative spacing of the planets was known but the absolute distance between them was not. This scientific mystery spanning centuries was finally solved by accurate measurement of Venus Transits of 1874 and 1882.
Past Venus Transits Revealed Solar System’s Size | Video Part 2
Offering un-obstructed views of the Sun from horizon to horizon and superb weather, Hawaii was perfect for astronomers to view Venus Transits in 1874 and 1882. Such observations accurately determined the scale of the Solar System for the first time.
Venus Transit Enthralls Hawaiian School Children | Video
Sky-watching, navigation and the poetry of the cosmos runs deep in Hawaiian culture. Now Hawaiian elementary school students are diving deeply into astronomy’s the history and future through the Venus Transit.