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Archive for December 5th, 2022

Massive eruption from icy volcanic comet detected in solar system

December 5th, 2022 by

Astronomers observed a major eruption from a volcanic comet flying through the solar system, likely spewing more than 1 million tons of debris into space.

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Peer into the exposed heart of a galaxy in mesmerizing new image

December 5th, 2022 by

A new image shows the exposed heart of a distant galaxy in stunning detail, demonstrating the promise of a recent addition to the Very Large Telescope.

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What are spaceports?

December 5th, 2022 by

Spaceports are our gateway to the stars, from the early days of the cold war to modern commercial flights.

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Watch the moon pass in front of Uranus today (Dec. 5)

December 5th, 2022 by

While distant Uranus will be covered in the night sky for many observers, amateur astronomers in other parts of Earth will be able to use the proximity of the moon and Uranus to spot the ice giant.

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Hubble telescope captures the colorful fireworks left by a star’s violent death

December 5th, 2022 by

Using data from the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have created a stunning image of a cosmic fireworks display resulting from the explosion of a massive star.

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Watch as Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft performs crucial maneuver near moon on Monday

December 5th, 2022 by

NASA’s Artemis 1 Orion capsule will perform a crucial engine burn during a flyby of the moon on Monday morning (Dec. 5), and you can follow the action live.

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