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Saturn’s moons and rings date back 4 billion years
A new analysis of data from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft suggests that Saturn’s moons and rings came into being around the time of our solar system’s birth.
March 28, 2013
Hubble observes the hidden depths of Messier 77
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a vivid image of spiral galaxy Messier 77, one of the most famous and well-studied galaxies in the sky.
March 28, 2013
Death Valley designated as an International Dark Sky Park
On February 20, 2013, Death Valley National Park earned designation as an International Dark Sky Park for its pristine views of the starry nighttime sky.
March 28, 2013
Paluweh Volcano eruption seen from space
Here is Paluweh Volcano - also known as Rokatenda - in eruption on March 26, 2013 as seen by NASA's Terra satellite.
March 28, 2013
Small volcanoes make big impact on climate
It's getting warmer, but not as fast as climate models earlier predicted. Airborne particles from volcanic activity might help explain why.
March 27, 2013
Why is this Northern Hemisphere spring so cool?
Scientists are beginning to offer explanations as to how global warming can lead to a longer winter.
March 27, 2013
Images of March full moon: A dozen of the coolest and most gorgeous
Be nice to yourself and look at these amazing photographs of the March 26, 2013 full moon by our obviously talented EarthSky Facebook friends.
March 27, 2013
Young, hot and blue: Stars of the cluster NGC 2547
This pretty sprinkling of bright blue stars is the cluster NGC 2547, a group of recently formed stars in the southern constellation of Vela (The Sail).
March 27, 2013
A glance back at the International Space Station
When SpaceX Dragon left the International Space Station (ISS) yesterday, before heading back to Earth, it took a last look over its shoulder at the ISS in space.
March 27, 2013
Astronomers discover new kind of supernova
A team of astronomers is reporting the discovery of a new type of supernova called Type Iax.
March 26, 2013
