A new member joining the dwarf planet family very soon – an object called 2014 UZ 224 and nicknamed ‘DeeDee’, short for Distant Dwarf.
May 25th: Introducing DeeDee, the Distant Dwarf
Space Scoop Archive
May 20th: Countdown to Cassini’s Grand Finale
Cassini start to dive through Saturn’s ring
May 11th: Where Do Old Satellites Go to Die?
Once satellites end its mission, where will it spent the rest of its life?
Apr 27th: Cosmic Easter Egg
GAIA mission is to map of our Galaxy, the Milky Way
Apr 22nd: Seeing the Sun in a New Light
ALMA starts observing the sun. more at #365DaysofAstro @unawe #spacescoop
Apr 15th: Born to be Wild
Black holes are known for their destructive behavior but it also a valuable members of our cosmic society
Apr 6th: Mapping the Earth’s Magnetic Crust
Earth is surrounded by a huge cocoon that protects us from the dangerous cosmic radiation and particles that bombard our planet. This cocoon is Earth’s magnetic field.
Mar 31st: Galaxies Spin Faster as They Get Older
Nowadays, outer part of our Galaxy spins faster. But back in the early Universe it would have rotated much more slowly.
Mar 23rd: Saturn’s Rings Are Warm and Fuzzy
Our understanding of Saturn’s rings is still evolving. Check it out!
Mar 16th: Ultracool Dwarf and the Seven Planets
We’ve just found a new stellar system with seven, count em!, seven small, rocky planets.