Updated: 2012-05-31 20:43:47
Our galaxy will slam into the similar-sized Andromeda, merging to form a single hybrid galaxy.
Updated: 2012-05-31 20:10:03
See how the sky will look when our Milky Way galaxy crashes into the Andromeda galaxy.
Updated: 2012-05-31 19:18:56
Using data from the Hubble Space Telescope, scientists have developed this simulation of the head-on collision of our Milky Way galaxy and the Andromeda galaxy. Estimated to occur in 4 billion years.
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Updated: 2012-05-31 19:18:04
By measuring the motion of M31(Andromeda Galaxy), data from the Hubble Space Telescope has confirmed that our galaxy is on a head-on crash course with it. It is estimated to occur in 4 billion years.
Updated: 2012-05-31 19:05:04
Here are some of the most puzzling mysteries facing astronomers today.
Updated: 2012-05-31 19:03:24
Explore some of the most enduring questions in the field of astronomy.
Updated: 2012-05-31 18:57:25
Past planetary transits have offered a rare chance to size up the solar system.
Updated: 2012-05-31 16:20:48
The crew of the ISS de-mated and hoisted the Dragon capsule away from the station with the Canadarm2 robotic arm and released it jn preparation for its re-entry on May 31, 2012.
Updated: 2012-05-31 15:58:19
Europe's Atacama Large Millimeter/sub-millimeter Array (ALMA) – the most powerful of it's kind – has peered through the obscuring dust lanes to reveal the strong radio wave emitting galaxy Centaurus A, home to a super-massive black hole.
Updated: 2012-05-31 15:32:22
An unexpected pulse of high-energy particles surprised scientists after moderate solar flare.
Updated: 2012-05-31 14:34:58
Monster Sunspot AR 1476 is evident near historic Turin landmark.
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The transit of Venus across the sun on June 5, 2012. See sky maps and more .
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ESO Photo Ambassador Babak Tafreshi snapped this remarkable image of the antennas of the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), set against the splendour of the Milky Way.
Updated: 2012-05-30 21:44:38
The new laser frequency comb promises a tenfold increase in planet-hunting accuracy.
Updated: 2012-05-30 20:35:08
The NuSTAR mission will study how black holes form and grow.
Updated: 2012-05-30 18:04:20
The scientists examined samples from the Murchison meteorite, which fell to Earth in 1969.
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The study should help astronomers understand how galaxies evolve.
Updated: 2012-05-30 15:59:05
Scientists would love to find a place on Earth that resembles the sulfur-laden surface of Europa. And now they have.
Updated: 2012-05-30 12:00:43
In June 2012, skywatchers can see the event of the next 105-1/2 years, a transit of Venus, plus other notable skywatching occurrences.
Updated: 2012-05-30 11:52:29
About 321 million light-years from Earth, more than 1,000 identified galaxies comprise the gigantic Abell 1656.
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The Dragon spacecraft is equipped with Phenolic Impregnated Carbon Ablator (PICA) thermal protection material. This material was used on NASA's Stardust return mission, clocking the fastest Earth re-entry speed by a human-made object.
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With clouds and land forming a backdrop, the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2 robotic arm at the International Space Station.
Updated: 2012-05-29 22:11:50
NASA is preparing to launch a new X-ray observatory called NuSTAR to study black holes.
Updated: 2012-05-29 21:44:58
On June 4th, 2012, the partially shadowed Moon will serve spectators from China to the United States the first lunar eclipse of the year. This "strawberry moon" of Native American folklore heralds the short harvest season of the fruit in June.
Updated: 2012-05-29 21:17:18
The eclipse will occur when the moon passes behind Earth.
Updated: 2012-05-12 13:51:00
Astronomy Blog You are : in Astronomy Blog archive Sunspots and flares An astronomy blog usually but not always based in the UK . Pondering questions such as What is in an exoplanet name Sunspots and flares As we head towards the maximum of the Sun's 11 year cycle of activity , the Sun's surface is becoming much more interesting . Although here in the UK we've had awful weather for the past month or two , the sudden improvement of the past couple of days has meant we're able to see huge sunspot 1476 which is launching solar flares in our direction . Here is my photo taken a few minutes : ago The Sun seen at the eyepiece of a Coronado PST 12 May 2012 : CREDIT Stuart It isn't the best picture ever but you can see the sunspot to the left of centre as well as some prominences around the edge .
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By Julie Cooper
Each month in “Slice of History” we feature a historical photo from the JPL Archives. See more historical photos and explore the JPL Archives at https://beacon.jpl.nasa.gov/.
Scanning Electron Microscope — Photograph Number 354-1043B
In late 1967, this Stereoscan Mark VI scanning electron microscope (SEM) was delivered to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory by the Cambridge Instrument [...]
Updated: 2012-05-03 00:10:49
By Marc Rayman
As NASA’s Dawn spacecraft investigates its first target, the giant asteroid Vesta, Marc Rayman, Dawn’s chief engineer, shares a monthly update on the mission’s progress.
This artist’s concept shows NASA’s Dawn spacecraft orbiting the giant asteroid Vesta. The depiction of Vesta is based on images obtained by Dawn’s framing cameras. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech |
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Updated: 2012-04-30 23:44:00
Astronomy Blog You are : in Astronomy Blog archive Asteroids 1980-2011 An astronomy blog usually but not always based in the UK . Pondering questions such as What is in an exoplanet name Asteroids 1980-2011 Via Alberto Conti I re-discovered an animation from last year that shows the discovery of over 500,000 asteroids since 1980 The video shows the planets orbiting the Sun and each asteroid discovery is highlighted when it happens . As time runs into the 2000s the pace really picks up and the asteroid belt becomes incredibly obvious . You should quickly spot that the discoveries occur on the side of the Earth facing away from the Sun i.e . when it's night although there are some interesting evening morning discovery wedges in 2010 and I'm not sure . why Tags : asteroids video animation
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By Steve Edberg
Alien vs. Editor is a forum for questions and answers about extrasolar planets and NASA’s search for life beyond our solar system. Leave your questions for author Steve Edberg and read more on the PlanetQuest website.
Where would blue-skinned aliens exist?
Joel asked: If you were to find aliens next to the sun, why would [...]
Updated: 2012-03-30 16:59:40
By Marc Rayman
As NASA’s Dawn spacecraft investigates its first target, the giant asteroid Vesta, Marc Rayman, Dawn’s chief engineer, shares a monthly update on the mission’s progress.
This image from NASA’s Dawn spacecraft shows a young crater on Vesta that is 9 miles (15 kilometers) in diameter. Layering is visible in the crater walls, as are [...]
Updated: 2012-03-02 21:30:05
By Marc Rayman
As NASA’s Dawn spacecraft investigates its first target, the giant asteroid Vesta, Marc Rayman, Dawn’s chief engineer, shares a monthly update on the mission’s progress.
This artist’s concept shows NASA’s Dawn spacecraft orbiting the giant asteroid Vesta. The depiction of Vesta is based on images obtained by Dawn’s framing cameras. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech |
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Updated: 2012-02-27 16:53:54
By Julie Cooper
Each month in “Slice of History” we feature a historical photo from the JPL Archives. See more historical photos and explore the JPL Archives at https://beacon.jpl.nasa.gov/.
Vice President Lyndon Johnson Visits JPL — Photograph Number P-1723A
On October 4, 1961, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson visited NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. In [...]
Updated: 2012-02-02 01:03:11
By Marc Rayman
As NASA’s Dawn spacecraft investigates its first target, the giant asteroid Vesta, Marc Rayman, Dawn’s chief engineer, shares a monthly update on the mission’s progress.
The south pole of the giant asteroid Vesta, as imaged by the framing camera on NASA’s Dawn spacecraft in September 2011. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/UCLA/MPS/DLR/IDA |
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