2009: The International Year of Astronomy - May 02, 2008

2009 has been designated the International Year of Astronomy by the United Nations General Assembly.

The New History of Black Holes: 'Co-evolution' Dramatically Alters Dark Reputation - Feb 08, 2008

Black Holes have always gotten a bad rap. According to new studies that might not be entirely true.

published by Space.com

Giant Pool of Water Ice at Mars' South Pole - Mar 19, 2007

With a radar technique, astronomers have penetrated for the first time about 2.5 miles (nearly four kilometers) beneath the south pole’s frozen surface. The data showed that nearly pure water ice lies beneath.

published by Space.com

Astronomers Create 3D Map of Dark Matter - Jan 08, 2007

Astronomers have mapped the positions of vast, invisible isles of dark matter in the sky, within which normal "bright" matter galaxies are embedded like glittering gems.

published by space.com

209th American Astronomical Society Meeting - Jan 04, 2007

The 209th AAS Meeting is to be held in Seattle, WA from Jan 5-Jan 10. This meeting is a joint meeting between the AAS and the AAPT.