astronomy

Milky Way’s “Wrinkles” Reveal a Startlingly Recent Collision, Shocking Astrophysicists
New research by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute reveals that the Milky Way’s last major collision occurred far more recently than thought, ...

All 4 Polaris Dawn astronauts to be in vacuum of space during spacewalk
SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission sets stage for first commercial spacewalk When SpaceX launches the Polaris Dawn mission this month, it ...

What’s Happening to Jupiter’s Great Red Spot? The Solar System’s Largest Storm Could Finally Disappear
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot (GRS), an easily visible anticyclonic vortex and the largest such vortex in the Solar System, has ...

How to watch it in Vero Beach or Sebastian
Get your coffee, tea or favorite caffeinated drink ready! A very late-night or super early morning rocket launch is potentially ...

The North Star Is Covered in Spots
The North Star has faithfully guided travelers for centuries, but its light isn’t constant. Instead, it pulses more brightly on ...
See photos of August’s supermoon, the first of four lunar spectacles
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Monday’s supermoon is the first of four this year. During a supermoon, the full moon ...

NASA Considers Using Floating Clocks In Space To Tell Time On The Moon
Illustration: Blue Origin The White House announced earlier this year it would implement a unified time standard for the Moon ...

NASA Spots Mysterious Object Moving at 1 Million Miles per Hour
This artist’s concept shows a hypothetical white dwarf, left, that has exploded as a supernova. The object at right is ...

When to see August’s rare super blue moon
Moon photography tips: How to take a great picture of the full moon So you want to shoot the full ...

When is liftoff? Can I see it in New Smyrna?
An early morning rocket launch is potentially scheduled − and depending on weather and visibility, the Space Coast could see ...