Constellations : Discovery News

New Alien Planet Ripe for Life?

Posted by Irene Klotz Thu Feb 2, 2012 11:16 AM ET | 0

A potentially habitable alien planet that orbits a triple-star system is perfectly positioned for liquid water -- and possibly life. Read more

Oldest-Known Astrologer's Board Discovered

Posted Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:15 AM ET | 0

The 2,000 year-old ivory fragments feature engravings of signs of the zodiac. Read more

Pristine Big Bang Gas Found

Posted by Irene Klotz Thu Nov 10, 2011 02:00 PM ET | 0

Two newly found pockets of gas contain only original elements created minutes after the universe's birth. Read more

Astronomical Treasures of the Northern Sky: Photos

Posted Mon Oct 10, 2011 04:08 PM ET | 0

If you're stargazing in the Northern Hemisphere, admire some of these astronomical treasures. Read more

Meteor Alert: The Perseids Are Coming!

Posted by Mark Thompson Wed Aug 10, 2011 02:07 PM ET | 0

The Perseid meteor shower will peak this weekend, but will the moon conspire against the fainter "shooting stars"? Read more

Star SOS Detected From Space

Posted by Irene Klotz Thu Jun 16, 2011 02:00 PM ET | 0

Astronomers pick up a mayday call from a star being ripped apart by a black hole 3.8 billion light-years from Earth. Read more

Your Star Sign Just Got Rumbled

Posted by Ian O'Neill Fri Jan 14, 2011 12:22 AM ET | 0

Did the Zodiac move for you? Read more

Supersized Black Hole Seen in Small Galaxy

Posted by Irene Klotz Tue Jan 11, 2011 09:40 AM ET | 0

A small nearby dwarf galaxy is found to contain a surprisingly huge black hole, possibly solving a longstanding mystery. Read more

Six Tips for Perfect Stargazing

Posted by Mark Thompson Wed Nov 10, 2010 01:46 PM ET | 0

Guest contributor Mark Thompson shares his top recommendations for you to get started as an astronomer. Read more

Light Pollution Blankets Even the Brightest Stars

Posted Tue Nov 9, 2010 04:36 AM ET | 0

Guest contributor Matthew Hibbard investigates why the stars over Utah's Bryce Canyon National Park are dimming. Read more

Is Astrology Rubbish? Don't Get Me Started

Posted by Mark Thompson Fri Oct 29, 2010 02:22 PM ET | 0

Astronomer Mark Thompson explains why he's fed up with astrology and why star signs have little relevance to the realities of the Universe. Read more

2012 Mayan Calendar 'Doomsday' Date Might Be Wrong

Posted by Ian O'Neill Mon Oct 18, 2010 01:31 PM ET | 0

According to the ridiculous hype surrounding Dec. 21, 2012, the Mayans "predicted" apocalypse with one of their calendars (in reality, they didn't). Doubt has now been cast over the accuracy of this date. Read more