Source: The Associated Press, September 14, 2017 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – For more than a decade, NASA’s Cassini spacecraft at Saturn took “a magnifying glass” to the enchanting planet, its moons and rings. Cassini revealed wet, exotic worlds that might harbour life: the moons Enceladus and Titan. It unveiled moonlets embedded in the rings. It also gave… Continue reading A look back at NASA’s Cassini before its fiery end
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Mars, Saturn and Antares
Tonight is the Last Night They Will Form a Sort of Bent Line Throughout this year, our southern skies have been treated to a stunning display of Mars, Saturn, and the star Antares. It was May when they finally crept into out evening skies, rising above the southeastern horizon and swinging across the ecliptic as… Continue reading Mars, Saturn and Antares
Venus
After several months of absence, Venus is finally becoming visible again! By mid-July, we might be able to see it in the west, at dusk, with the naked eye. But if you can’t wait that long, there’s a small chance you’ll be able to spot it before then! For the next couple days, during a… Continue reading Venus
Hot jupiter planet orbiting newborn star surprises scientists
By Emily Chung, CBC News, June 21, 2016 Discovery made using technique borrowed from medical imaging For the first time, scientists have found a giant planet snuggled up against a very young baby star, a rare discovery offering a new glimpse at how such planets develop. The “hot jupiter” planet was found orbiting the star… Continue reading Hot jupiter planet orbiting newborn star surprises scientists
Saturn Reaches Opposition
If you have been wanting to see Saturn and its rings, now is a great time! This week, Saturn reaches one of its yearly milestones. On the night of June 2-3, Earth will pass between it and the Sun. At that time, astronomers say the planet has reached its “opposition”. This means the giant gaseous… Continue reading Saturn Reaches Opposition
This Week Observe Some Planets!
This week is a great opportunity to observe some planets! With Jupiter still gracing our evening skies, Mars reaching opposition, and Saturn steadily growing in brightness near it, we have a chance to see three bright planets near their best! Sunday, May 22, will be the best day to watch Mars in 2 years! On… Continue reading This Week Observe Some Planets!
Jupiter: King of the Night Sky
If you have been wanting to see a planet at its very best, then this month may be your chance. Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, will be ruling supreme over the night sky throughout the month of March. It will reach opposition on March 8th. This means it’ll be closest to Earth… Continue reading Jupiter: King of the Night Sky
Morning Planets
Take a look at the sky before dawn this week, and you’ll be able to experience a stunning display of morning planets. On the morning of January 6, two prominent planets and the moon will have a close grouping in the southeastern sky. Look beneath the moon’s waning crescent to find Venus, the brightest “star-like”… Continue reading Morning Planets