Saturn's Moon Pan Gets Spectacular Shape Captured by NASA's Cassini Spacecraft

Medicine & Technology Mar 15, 2017

Saturn's moon Pan was discovered on July 16, 1990, by Mark Showalter from Stanford University. Its name was derived from the half-man and half-goat satyr, a character from Greek mythology.

New Closest Photos of Saturn's Tiny Moon Looks Like A Dumpling

Mar 13, 2017

NASA has released the latest unedited photographs of Pan, one of Saturn’s many moons, which were taken by the Cassini spacecraft during a close flyby.

NASA To Introduce Newly Discovered Planets

Feb 22, 2017

NASA is going to hold a press conference and will discuss their future plans of exploring new exo planets.

NASA Finds Evidence Of Organic Material And Life Possibilty On Planet Ceres

Feb 17, 2017

Ceres, a dwarf planet between Mars and Jupiter is found to have organic material and NASA's Dawn mission hints at the potential presence of some kind of life form.

Astronomers Discover 'Super Earth', 60 More Planets Near Solar System

Feb 16, 2017

The 60 planets include a rocky planet which is later then called "Super Earth." Gliese 411b caught the attention of Dr. Mikko Tuomi from the University of Herdfordshire's Center for Astrophysics because of its unusual identity.

‘Super Earth’ May Provide Life Outside Earth

Feb 16, 2017

Scientists have discovered 60 new planets. it includes the new ‘Super Earth’ that may possibly provide life outside Earth.

Astronomers Indentifies Jupiter's Formation

Feb 13, 2017

In the latest study, astronomers have identified a more specific date when Jupiter was formed.

New Horizon's Beams Back New Images of Pluto

May 28, 2015

NASA's New Horizon's spacecraft is already on target for an historic rendezvous with Pluto in July, but while it travels it continues to snap new images of the little dwarf planet. The new images reveal even more detail about its complex and high contrast surface.

The Red Planet Turns Blue As the Sun Sets

May 07, 2015

If you spend enough time on the surface of the Red Planet, you will be treated to something very different from Earth - a blue sunset as night falls. That's exactly what happened to NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover after waiting for three years to catch a glimpse of this phenomenon.

Humanity Closer to Mars Than Ever According to NASA

May 05, 2015

While Mars may seem far away to you and me, NASA believe that humanity is actually closer than it has ever been to the Red Planet.

May Will Be a Big Month for Sky Gazers

May 01, 2015

May is shaping up to be one of the best months of 2015 for sky gazers and amateur astronomers across the world with planet watching and meteor showers just some of the highlights of what will be available to see in the night sky.

Star Wars Tatooine Planet May Be Common

Mar 31, 2015

One of the most iconic scenes ever filmed for Star Wars occurred when Luke walked outside his boyhood home on the rocky, desert planet of Tatooine and looked up at the two suns setting. Now, scientists believe that these Earth-like worlds with two suns in their sky may actually be more common than originally thought, throughout the Milky Way Galaxy.

Researchers Fly Kites on Earth to Study Mars

Mar 17, 2015

Using an unconventional research method, scientists are seeking to learn more about about Mars by flying a kite here on Earth. The method allows researchers to get a new look at geological features here at home that learn what they could reveal with the hopes of being able to identity similarities with what they see when examining the surface of Mars and potentially other planets and moons as well.

Astronomers Discover Planet in Multiple Star System

Mar 05, 2015

Astronomers have discovered a new planet located in a system with three stars and another planet located in a system with not one, not two, not three, but four stars in the system.

Jupiter and Its Moons Set to Put on Astronomical Show

Mar 03, 2015

In February, Mars and Venus put on quite a show in the skies above. Determined not to be outdone, Jupiter, the fifth and largest planet in our solar system, will put on a show of its own along with its moons during the month of March.