Why Closer Isn’t Always Clearer
A common misconception surrounds the ability of modern telescopes to resolve great detail in far away galaxies while struggling with some objects in our own solar system. Let’s see what’s going on here!
Milankovitch Cycles
How do Milankovitch cycles guide Earth’s climate from ice age to ice age? How do we know they aren’t responsible for climate change? Let’s dig deeper!
Eye Astronomy #16: Mira, Mira in the Sky
Hidden in the dim constellation of Cetus, the whale, Mira is a remarkable star. Here’s why.
Eye Astronomy #15: Lone Star
In the autumn, a bright star rises in the southeast. Its name is Fomalhaut, and it has no nearby companions. Why does it shine alone?
The Hunt For Planet Vulcan
Throughout the late 19th and early 20th century, an anomaly in physics led astronomers to frantically scour the daylight in search of a mythic and elusive world of scorching fire. The truth ended up being stranger than any of them could have imagined.
Eye Astronomy #14: Motion Overhead
In space, everything is always moving. So why do the stars seem to be fixed in place? By considering the pokiest naked-eye planet, we’ll soon find out!
Eye Astronomy #13: The Scorpion and the Teapot
On summer nights, Sagittarius and Scorpius will lead you to the center of our galaxy and back into history…
The Apollo 11 Mission (Abridged)
In 1969, the Apollo 11 mission put the first humans on the Moon. Let’s take a brief look at the history and legacy behind this historic achievement and go through the actual mission itself from beginning to end.
The Apollo 11 Mission
In 1969, the Apollo 11 mission put the first humans on the Moon. Let’s take a comprehensive look at the history and legacy behind this historic achievement and go through the actual mission itself from beginning to end.
The James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope is one of the most advanced space observatories in history. Let’s take a closer look at how this telescope works and some of the most stunning images it has produced since 2022.
Eye Astronomy #12: The Dark and the Bright
How dark is dark? How bright is bright? Here are some surprising facts about those points of light (and other things) up in the sky…and about the sky itself.
Tunguska: A Phantom From The Skies
In 1908, the whole planet felt a deep tremor followed by strange atmospheric phenomenon. Stories began trickling out from the depths of the Siberian taiga about a mysterious but powerful explosion. With the world wrapped up in its own political machinations, one Russian named Leonid Kulik ventured into the dark wilderness to find out what happened.
The Milky Way Band: A Guide to the River of Stars
Summer is the best time of year to view the Milky Way band! Let this serve as your tour guide through our galactic plane. You’ll learn what, when and where to look for all the stars and nebulae.
Eye Astronomy #11: The Dragon
Dragons ought to be impressive, but Draco rather isn’t. Still, it does hold a special place in the night sky.
A Constellation of Sciences
Much of astronomy is thought of as simply looking up at the beauty of the night sky but it actually shares a lot of space with all the other sciences. Let’s explore how the study of the cosmos intertwines with geology, computer science and even psychology!
Eye Astronomy #10: The Spring Triangle
You might know about the Summer Triangle. But did you know there’s a Spring Triangle, too? There is! And it’s a lot like its summer counterpart…but also different.
The Science (& Fiction) of Star Wars: Part 2
Let’s explore some more things from the Star Wars universe and how they relate to real astronomical concepts.
The Science (& Fiction) of Star Wars: Part 1
Happy Star Wars Day! In the spirit of May the 4th, here’s a couple of fun little things about the Star Wars universe and how they relate to real astronomical concepts.
Chicxulub: The End of the Age of Reptiles
66 million years ago, an asteroid the size of Mount Everest collided with Earth and eradicated the dinosaurs. Come on a journey back in time and experience this cataclysm while we sift through the aftermath to piece together this prehistoric tale of destruction and survival.
Eye Astronomy #9: Dip Into Star Hopping
How to find your way among the stars.