The Hunt for Exoplanets: One of the Most Exciting Topics in Modern Astronomy
It took awhile for technology to catch up with astronomers’ speculations, but in the mid-1990s we were finally able to detect evidence of planets orbiting other stars.
Meteorites: It's About the Journey, Not the Destination
There's been some talk about meteorites recently so we thought we'd have our Museum astronomer explain a little about them.
Super Blue Blood Lunacy: Hyping the Moon
It’s interesting to hear guests, the media, and friends on social media talk about the supposed super blue blood moon happening this week. Let’s look past the hype and discuss what we can really expect to see.
Question Your World: What’s the First Thing to Visit Us from Outside Our Solar System?
For a long time now, humanity has looked up at the stars and wondered if we would ever be visited. Well, we just were.
Question Your World: What Will JUNO Do at Jupiter?
NASA’s JUNO spacecraft successfully entered Jupiter’s orbit on July 4, 2016. Let’s dive into all things Jupiter by asking why JUNO and what will it be doing there?