An Artificial CometYes, but can your comet tail do this? No, and what you are seeing is not the tail of a comet. The picture features a cleverly overlayed time-lapse sequence of a group of satellites orbiting Earth together in June. Specifically, these are Starlink communications satellites in low Earth orbit reflecting back sunlight before…Read More

M1: The Crab NebulaThis is the mess that is left when a star explodes. The Crab Nebula, the result of a supernova seen in 1054 AD, is filled with mysterious filaments. The filaments are not only tremendously complex but appear to have less mass than expelled in the original supernova and a higher speed than expected from a free explosion. The…Read More

Hey fellow Stargate fans! I just finished rewatching the entire series, and I can’t get over how intricate and well-developed the storylines are. The way they explore different worlds, cultures, and technologies while still keeping the focus on the characters is just brilliant. What are your favorite story arcs or moments from the show? I…Read More

Hey Stargate fans! I’ve been rewatching the series, and I can’t get over how intricate the story is. The mix of ancient mythology, advanced technology, and intergalactic politics just blows my mind. I love how they explore different planets and cultures while dealing with the ongoing battle against the Goa’uld. What are some of your favorite story…Read More

NGC 1898: Globular Cluster in the Large Magellanic CloudJewels don’t shine this bright — only stars do. And almost every spot in this jewel-box of an image from the Hubble Space Telescope is a star. Now, some stars are more red than our Sun, and some more blue — but all of them are much farther away. Although it takes light about 8 minutes to…Read More