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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 Fornax, Sculptor and Phoenix
Fornax the Furnace, Sculptor the Sculptor, and Phoenix the Phoenix are three constellations found in the in spring and summer skies in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Moons of Neptune
Triton is the largest moon of Neptune, with six regular satellites inside its orbit and six irregular ones farther out.
Three Main Types of Galaxies in the Universe
Edwin Hubble sorted the galaxies he saw into three main categories: spirals, barred spirals, and ellipticals.
Night Sky Observing Guide for February 2010
Venus returns to dominance in the evening after nearly a year while Jupiter disappears, the moon passes many notable objects, and viewers get a chance to see an asteroid.
Dark Matter in the Milky Way
Dark matter makes up the majority of the Milky Way Galaxy and the Universe. But where is this unseen presence?
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 		Danger from Near Earth Objects
The Earth has a history of being struck by many large objects and it will happen again. Scientists are trying to keep an eye on those things that come too close.
Teaching Kids About the Moon
This activity will help students learn and understand the mechanics behind Moon phases and solar and lunar eclipses.
Is Chiron an Asteroid or a Comet or a Mystery?
Chiron was discovered on November 1, 1977. When discovered it was assumed the most distant known asteroid. It was named Chiron in 1979.
Is Pluto a Planet or What
All was well until scientists began to discover some pretty big objects beyond Pluto. The issue has lots of non-scientists in an uproar. What's the problem with Pluto?
The Curious Outer Solar System
Pluto suffered the indignity of demotion from planetary status. All is not lost, however, for Pluto is now the largest Kuiper Belt object known.
Christiaan Huygens' Cosmotheoras
Christiaan Huygens, who discovered Titan and Saturn's rings is also one of the earliest contemplator on extra terrestrial life.
The Oort Cloud is the Home of Comets
The Oort cloud is a cloud surrounding the solar system extending outward to about three light years from the Sun. It is a haven for trillions of comets.
New Moon or any Moon Facts and Fun
New moon, blue moon, full moon, and on it goes. The Moon always provides fodder for fascinating conversation. Here are a few fun and interesting examples.
Night Sky Events for February
February brings The Big Dipper low in the northern horizon, where it stands almost vertically. The Beehive Cluster and the Star Procyon dance towards the eastern horizon.
Asteroid Presents Danger to Earth
Apophis is an asteroid with an orbit that brings it near the Earth. It is large enough to make a catastrophic impact should it strike Earth on one of its near misses.
The Eight Planets of the Solar System
There are eight planets that orbit around the solar system. Check out to know more about those planets.
Margherita Hack Joins Battle for New Telescope
On the eve of its completion, Europe's most sensitive telescope has been left without funding to make it run.
Space Colonization
On Mars the environment is currently extremely hostile to humans. It is possible to alter conditions to make them more Earthlike. This is the process of terraforming.
What Causes the Moon's Phases
The relative positions of the Earth, Sun, and Moon as the Moon orbits Earth cause the phases of the Moon.
Earth's Shadow and the Moon's Phase
Observing the positions of the full and crescent Moon in the sky shows that the Earth's shadow on the Moon does not cause lunar phases.
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