Binoculars to boost your night-sky viewing – Astronomy Now
Omegon 2 x 54 wide-field binoculars Multi-coating and blackened lens edges prevent reflections to ensure a clean untroubled field. Galilean binoculars go all of the way back to, well, the…
Lyra’s stunning smoke ring – M57 – Astronomy Now
The extraordinary Ring Nebula (Messier 57), showing off its multilayered form. Image: Bob Fera. Messier 57, more famously known as the Ring Nebula, graces the constellation Lyra as one of…
Is the Hubble Tension Resolved? – Astronomy Now
The “Hubble tension” refers to a long-standing discrepancy in measurements of the universe’s expansion rate — specifically, between values calculated from nearby observations (like Cepheid variable stars and Type Ia…
Universe’s end – sooner rather than later – Astronomy Now
The vast, magnificent universe of stars, galaxies, and time itself has an expiration date—and it may come far sooner than once thought. A team of Dutch researchers from Radboud University…
Caught in the current of the wonderful Whirlpool – Astronomy Now
Messier 51, universally known as the Whirlpool Galaxy is one of the most photogenic galaxies of all The sheer magnificence of Messier 51 is apparent is this stunning image. Image:…
A faint star will reveal itself as it throws a hissy-fit – Astronomy Now
A spectacular cosmic event is on the horizon: a rare nova explosion so bright that it will be visible to the naked eye. Astronomers have been closely monitoring a small…
Saturn’s Rings to “Disappear” – Astronomy Now
Saturn’s iconic rings are set to seemingly vanish from view this weekend as they align edge-on with Earth for the first time since 2009. This rare phenomenon, known as the…
The Lithium Problem – Astronomy Now
In recent times, our work in the fusion lab has kept us exceptionally busy, leaving little time to keep our videos up to date with the many ways the Big…
Discover the many fascinating moons of our Solar System – Astronomy Now
In an age where space exploration often feels reserved for scientists and astronauts, National Geographics The Atlas of Moons seeks to bridge the gap between complex astronomical data and public…
A bigger and better helicopter to Mars – Astronomy Now
Ingenuity, the little helicopter that could, has undeniably proven that a helicopter can operate on another planet. Over the course of 72 flights, this resilient little quadcopter captured the imagination…