This winter solstice brings us a one-in-lifetime chance to witness a rare astronomical phenomenon called ‘Christmas star’ or, more scientifically, ‘Great conjunction’. Why Is the Great Conjunction So Rare? It seems that 2020 has more surprises to give, and not all of them are unfortunate. After Halloween's blue moon, there…
NASA’s Juno Probe just sent back the most breathtaking pictures of Jupiter! We’ve waited 5 years for this moment! The beauty of the cosmos is drifting down from heaven with each mesmerizing image of the universe's celestial bodies. I am in awe, as much as the entire world is at…
Have you ever imagined what the Sun would look like from all the planets of our solar system? This phenomenon is explored in these wonderful illustrations created by Ron Miller. Space is a mystery that has been confusing to humans since the dawn of time. After centuries of observation and…
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It may not be giant green monsters or the little gray men we see in the world of science fiction, but scientists are coming close to finding alien life, says NASA. Scientists will find indications of life within the decade and definitive evidence within twenty to thirty years, says Ellen…
Hubble space telescope has presented the strongest evidence yet that there is indeed an ocean underneath the surface of Ganymede, Jupiter’s largest moon. Researchers believe this ocean may contain more saltwater in it than all the water of the oceans on the Earth’s surface. Ganymede is the largest moon in…
All road trips need directions unless, of course, you are setting out on an adventure. An adventure into space sounds lovely, doesn’t it, but let’s face it, who wants to get lost out there, huh? We need a map, don’t we! Yes, even space needs a map, especially space travel,…