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Astronomy & Space Feature Writer: Kelly Whitt

What do you want to see tonight? Find the planets, meteor showers, moon phases, globular clusters, galaxies and more.

Learn about the latest discoveries in astronomical research, read breaking space news, or revisit the basics of solar system science. Get information on any of the planets or constellations. Discover the best stargazing targets for binoculars. Or sit back, relax, and read some entertaining blogs.

Feel free to e-mail me any subjects you would like to see covered or post in the discussion forum.


Feature Writer Articles in Astronomy & Space

 		The Constellations Piscis Austrinus and Grus
The Southern Hemisphere constellations that represent Piscis Austrinus the Southern Fish and Grus the Crane are best seen in the spring.
Astronomers and UFOs
Do astronomers ever see UFOs? Where do they go to report the unexplained?
Night Sky Observing Guide for January 2010
January 2010 includes the date of Earth's closest approach to the Sun, Mars's closest approach to Earth, and the 400th anniversary of Galileo discovering Jupiter's moons.
Mars's Moons Phobos and Deimos
Phobos and Deimos are Mars's two small moons that were once asteroids.
Most Distant Galaxies Seen in Infrared
An infrared portrait of a tiny bit of sky reveals hundreds of galaxies that date back to 600 to 900 million years after the Big Bang.
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 		Moon Hole Could Make Colony
Scientists have discovered a hole on the moon that could provide shelter for a moon colony. The dreams of sci-fi books and films could finally come true.
History and Folklore of the Term Blue Moon
Modern folklore calls the second full Moon in a month a blue Moon, but that is not the original meaning of the term blue Moon.
What Are Asterisms and Constellations?
Constellations are star patterns in the sky defined by the International Astronomical Union. Other common star patterns are asterisms not constellations.
Simulating Mars Exploration on Earth
Since December 2000, the Mars Society has been running a globe-spanning programme of research into what it will mean for humans to live and work on the surface of Mars.
Annie Jump Cannon
Annie Jump Cannon had a major impact on the field of astronomy, and her system for classifying stars is still used by astronomers today.
The Effects of the Sun on Earth
There may be a lot about the effects the Sun has on our planet that you simply didn't know.
Some Facts about the Sun
There may be a lot about our star, the Sun, you simply didn't know.
Some Facts about the Planet Venus
The planet Venus may hold the key to unlocking what will happen to the Earth if atmospheric greenhouse gases continue to rise unabated.
Voices from the Moon
Andrew Chaikin, with assistance from Victoria Kohl, has produced an inspiring work. With the support of stunning images, the astronauts reflect on their accomplishments.
Discovery of the Super Earth Planet GJ 1214b
Astronomers used small telescopes to discover GJ 1214b, a super Earth type extra solar planet with lots of water.
Earthshine is One of the Moon's Greatest Shows
Each month just after new moon, a slim crescent moon is visible early in the evening not long after sunset just above the horizon. Photographers love it! You will too.
The Great Winter Circle
Rising a little earlier each evening in the southeastern sky as winter approaches, 7 bright stars define an enormous circle that dwarfs even the largest constellations.
Geminid Meteor Shower Could be Spectacular
Meteor showers are one of nature's most spectacular shows. No special equipment is required. Photography buffs can learn how to "catch" these falling stars.
The Book of the Moon by Rick Stroud
Dubbed "a visually striking cornucopia of everything worth knowing about our closest neighbor in space," this book is a celebration of our relationship with the Moon.
The Once and Future Moon by Paul D. Spudis
Respected space scientist and lunar expert Paul S. Spudis provides a detailed and authoritative account of the moon's history, geology and structure.
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