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The Girl Who Named Pluto
In a 2006 interview, Venetia Burney Phair talks about how she, at age 11, got to name a planet. Mrs. Phair died at the age of 90 last month.
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Venus Disappears during Meteor Shower
A meteor shower. A crescent Moon. A disappearing planet. These three things will be on display April 22nd when the Moon occults Venus during the annual Lyrid meteor shower.
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Part 1: The Solar System and the Universe - Yours to Explore
Picture yourself joined together with astronomers and other cosmic-minded people sharing in the excitement of space, exploring cosmic treasures, pondering your own place in the Universe, and celebrating astronomy events all over the planet Earth.
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Holding Hands With Galileo
All you need is basic binoculars to see Jupiter and its four largest moons as Galileo did 400 years ago.
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So Long, Saturn: Hello Moon, Venus, Mercury and Mars
Saturn is at conjunction with the sun in early September. This means that Saturn nearly disappears behind the sun for a few days. By late September, however, Saturn emerges from behind the sun and can be seen in the early morning sky.
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What's Up - July 2007
Take a guided tour of the moon and discover some cool lunar sites visible without a telescope.
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Saturn Observation Campaign
This program gives sky enthusiasts of all abilities the opportunity to share the splendor of Saturn with their local community.
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Swift Mercury - Catch It If You Can!
Mercury, the smallest and fastest of the planets, may not have wings on its heels like its namesake, but it races around the Sun four times each year and can be a challenge for sky watchers to catch.
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Viewing Mars in 2006
Mars is the only planet with a surface that can be easily seen through amateur telescopes.
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Total Lunar Eclipse
On Wednesday night, Oct. 27th, North Americans can see a total eclipse of the moon.
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