amateur astronomy

Liz Triangulum Galaxy PRESS

Galaxy that appeared out of nowhere might finally solve a cosmic mystery

When an amateur scientist found a new dwarf galaxy, it opened up possible answers for a cosmic mystery.

By Elizabeth Rayne 5 months ago

The International Space Station passes in front of Mars in a composite series of frames from a very carefully planned video taken in San Diego by Thomas Glenn using off-the-shelf equipment. Credit: Thomas Glenn

Incredible video: The International Space Station transits Mars!

By Phil Plait 1 year ago

NGC 4490, a galaxy bursting with star formation after a recent close encounter with a smaller galaxy. Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA Acknowledgements: D. Calzetti (UMass) and the LEGUS Team, J. Maund (University of Sheffield), and R. Chandar (University of To

Yo, I heard you like galaxy collisions so I put a galaxy collision in your galaxy collision

By Phil Plait 2 years ago

The faint galaxy Donatiello I seen in a small telescope (left) shows it near the very bright star Mirach; the same field as the inset box using the 10.4 meter Gran Telescopio Canarias (right). Credit: Martínez-Delgado et al.

An amateur astronomer has discovered a nearby galaxy!

By Phil Plait 3 years ago