"Incredible Hulk" Comet Approaches Earth Today

This PanSTARRS comet has lovingly been referred to as the “Hulk”, due to its greenish hue which is a result of cyanide and carbon molecules being ionized by the sun.

Deep Space, ImagesErin BaileyAugust 7, 2018Comet, PanSTARRS, Interstellar

Explore the Surface of Mars...From Your Couch (INTERACTIVE)

Access Mars allows you to explore the observable surface of Mars, pieced together with real photos from Curiosity.

DIY, FactsErin BaileyAugust 7, 2018Mars, Mars Access, Curiosity, Mars Rover, JPL, InteractiveComment

Moon: Zoom

This stunning image of the moon as seen from the International Space Station provides a vantage point like never seen before.

ImagesErin BaileyAugust 1, 2018Moon, ISS, ESA, Earth Moon

Just Dropped: Solar Soundtrack

What would you expect the sun to sound like? An erupting volcano, perhaps? A massive brush fire? The answer may surprise you…

NewsErin BaileyJuly 30, 2018Sun, Solar, Sounds, NASAComment

Incredible Hubble Image of Saturn

Saturn is a favorite planet of many, and images like this one shot by Hubble make it easy to understand why.

ImagesErin BaileyJuly 30, 2018Saturn, Hubble, Image, NASA, ESA, HST

What is Gravitational Lensing?

What causes these mysterious light halos, and what does that mean for our understanding of the universe? Learn more about gravitational lensing and why it’s so important to study.

Facts, Deep SpaceErin BaileyJuly 29, 2018Gravitational Lensing, Light, Galaxy, Physics, Astrophysics, SpaceComment