ultraviolet

GALEX ultraviolet observations of the Blue Ring Nebula (in blue) together with ground-based observations in visible light (pink) finally reveal the true nature of this object: Two stars that merged into one, blowing out a wind shaped like two thick conica

What created this eerie blue eye in space? Stellar cannibalism.

By Phil Plait 1 year ago

Mars Glow Hero

Mars becomes Planet Hulk in eerie nightglow animation of UV-emitting atmospheric phenomenon

By Jeff Spry 1 year ago

Hulu

Streaming madness! Hulu testing ads when you pause; UltraViolet shutting down; Prime sets record

By Brian Silliman 2 years ago

The nearby spiral galaxy M96, observed by Hubble Space Telescope. Credit: NASA, ESA, and the LEGUS team

Hubble + nearby galaxies = galactic gorgeousness

By Phil Plait 3 years ago