• Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 11th, 2014
Distance to Nearby Stars Can Now Be Determined with Extreme Precision

Distance to Nearby Stars Can Now Be Determined with Extreme Precision

Astronomers develop a new technique for observing stars located close by

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 19th, 2014
Hubble Determines the Rotation Rate of the Large Magellanic Cloud

Hubble Determines the Rotation Rate of the Large Magellanic Cloud

The dwarf galaxy is one of the largest objects orbiting the Milky Way

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 8th, 2014
Kepler Finds Exoplanet That Wobbles

Kepler Finds Exoplanet That Wobbles

The alien world features very erratic seasons, experts say

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 17th, 2012
Stellar Clusters Imaged as They Begin to Merge

Stellar Clusters Imaged as They Begin to Merge

Hubble captures rare cosmic event in exquisite detail

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 4th, 2012
Galaxy's Halo Displays Layer-Cake Structure

Galaxy's Halo Displays Layer-Cake Structure

White dwarfs in this structure are extremely old, astronomers say

A Cosmic 'Rose' for You…

A Cosmic 'Rose' for You…

Hubble marked its 21st anniversary with this amazing image

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 26th, 2011
Previous Estimates of Galaxy Collision Rates Are Correct

Previous Estimates of Galaxy Collision Rates Are Correct

New study makes good use of Hubble's vast archives

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 23rd, 2010
Hubble Turns 20

Hubble Turns 20

The telescope changed astronomy