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Thursday, 19 November 2009 16:49 |
Astronomy.com Podcasts
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Astronomy.com - News
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| The latest news and stories from Astronomy Magazine |
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Missing piece inspires new look at Mars puzzle
New experiments suggest that chlorine compounds from NASA's Viking landers then thought to be contaminants from cleaning fluids might indeed have contained carbon-based chemicals, the building blocks of life.
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Fundamental constant might change across space
Research results currently under peer review imply that the fine-structure constant, which characterizes the strength of the electromagnetic force, might have different values depending on which direction scientists are looking in the sky.
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NASA selects investigations for first mission to encounter the Sun
The Solar Probe Plus will plunge directly into the Sun's atmosphere to learn why it's so much hotter than our star's visible surface and what propels the solar wind.
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New Hubble observations of Supernova 1987A reveal composition of "star guts" pouring out
The new observations of the "String of Pearls" surrounding the remnant tell scientists not only what elements are being recycled into the Large Magellanic Cloud, but also how the dwarf galaxy changes its environment on human timescales.
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Spitzer finds a flavorful mix of asteroids
Near-Earth objects seem to be more varied in color and composition than previously thought.
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Recipe for water: just add starlight
Observations with the Herschel infrared space observatory have revealed that ultraviolet light is a key ingredient in the formation of an unexpected cloud of water vapor around an old red giant star.
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ESO brings starburst galaxy into focus
NGC 4666's vigorous star formation is probably the result of gravitational interactions with neighboring galaxies.
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NASA and ATK successfully test five-segment solid rocket motor
Despite the cancellation of the Constellation program, there is still a strong chance that the booster could play a part in future launch vehicles.
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Spectrum of young extrasolar planet yields surprising results
The data indicate that young gas-giant planets are extremely cloudy.
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NASA Glenn tests alternative green rocket engine
The non-toxic oxygen and methane propellant combination has the potential for greater engine performance.
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Shrinking atmospheric layer linked to low levels of solar radiation
Research indicates that the Sun's magnetic cycle, which produces differing numbers of sunspots over an approximately 11-year cycle, may vary more than previously thought.
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Kalmbach Publishing Co. acquires Discover magazine
The magazine will join Astronomy to enhance the publishing company's science coverage.
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Meteorites and minerals planned for New Mexico mineral museum
The John H. Eicher Mineral Museum outside Animas, New Mexico, will connect a crossover interest between amateur astronomers and rock and mineral collectors.
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Celestron celebrates 50 years in business
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Astronomy magazine celebrates its new observatory
On September 17, 2009, editors will dedicate the magazine's observatory at Rancho Hidalgo, near Animas, New Mexico.
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