Amy’s Everyday Astronomy

Over one million people tuned in Wednesday to watch the first launch of American astronauts from American soil in nearly a decade. Using the hashtag “LaunchAmerica” viewers took to social media to pose their questions …

Since the dawn of humanity, man has looked to the stars in wonder. Sailors have used the stars to guide their oceanic journeys, astrologers have used the stars to guide lives, and astronomers have used …

NITARP, the NASA/IPAC Teacher Archive Research Program, gets teachers involved in authentic astronomical research. They partner small groups of educators with a mentor professional astronomer for an original research project. The educators incorporate the experience …

T-minus 9 days until the first launch from American soil since the space shuttle Atlantis in 2011. I can remember the STS missions, some of which I woke up early to watch, others happened late …

While much of America is still under some type of quarantine, history is about to made in a big way. No, I’m not talking about the pandemic. I’m talking about the much anticipated, upcoming launch …

Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo vehicle, VSS Unity, has completed its first glide test at Spaceport America in Southern New Mexico. “Today the Virgin Galactic team has achieved an exciting new milestone in New Mexico ” said …

Thursday, the Blue Origin National Team, which includes Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Draper, was selected by NASA to begin to develop the Artemis Human Landing System. “NASA’s Artemis program will be the next major milestone …

During this time of quarantine and social distancing, it’s hard for many of us to stay indoors without going stir crazy. One thing we have going for us is that we are alone together. We …

Wondering what do with the kiddos during their extended break? Insights Museum has the answers you seek! Below is a list of activities, both indoor and outdoor, that allow for social distancing while keeping the …

The atmosphere of Jupiter is a colorful swirl of cloud bands in brown, yellow, red and white with an enormous red spot. To unlock some of the atmosphere’s mysteries on the gas giant planet, New …

Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s…something unusual? As an avid sky watcher, I’m always interested in reports of unknown aerial phenomenon. Monday night, was just the type of …