the color purple is an indication of extraterrestrial life
Astronomers use the color reflected by the surface of an exoplanet to assess their chances of sheltering life. The pale blue hue of the Earth is the most sought after. Scientists who have studied the distant past of our planet suggest that another, rather unusual,…
Mars, Earth, and Sun Align Today, April 8
To most people, an opposition is a condition, circumstance, or entity that stands betwixt a person and their objective. However, in the field of astronomy it refers to an interplanetary alignment that results in celestial bodies being in straight line drawn between two bodies at…
When is the next blue Moon Scheduled to Appear?
Friday, August 31 marks the first blue moon to appear in the night sky for nearly 30 months. The lunar event is available online for those not able to get a proper vantage point due to inclement weather. Slooh Space Camera will begin broadcasting this…