Back in the 1980’s, a now-defunct magazine called Science Digest held a contest to name Planet X — the still-undiscovered world that astronomers believed might lie out beyond Pluto. One of the best ...
Pluto is no longer classified as a planet, it’s a dwarf planet, however, it still has five moons. Now astronomers say they have detected CO2 and other compounds on one of its moons for the first time ...
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — If you have ever wanted a chance to make a name for yourself in astronomy, you now have an opportunity. Astronomers who were part of NASA’s New Horizons mission have discovered ...
Come July, stargazers can enjoy a spectacular celestial showcase featuring star clusters, meteor showers, and planetary sightings, including a rare glimpse of dwarf planet Pluto. From the buck moon to ...