How does a compass work in space? From the moon to Venus, here’s how a compass would work beyond Earth’s magnetic field.
The Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory near Penticton sometimes gives tours to groups from local schools.
Two planets stand side by side as the evening twilight continues to delight and colorful stars shine in the sky this week.
Located around 900 light-years away in the Puppis constellation, Tylos orbits its parent star at an absurdly close distance, ...
Venus is deemed the worst tourist destination due to its extreme heat, toxic atmosphere, crushing pressure, and ...
Astronomers have identified sulfur as a potentially crucial indicator in narrowing the search for life on other planets.
Today, the upheavals of plate tectonics continually reshape Earth. When this began is much disputed - and we can’t fully understand how life began to thrive on our planet until we figure it out ...
Ahead of its dance with Saturn on Feb. 24, Mercury should be seen on Feb. 19 at magnitude -1.2 with binoculars 20 minutes ...
The Exploring Venus with Electrolysis (EVE) idea calls for balloons that can fuel themselves in the planet's atmosphere.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is ready to guide the ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter spacecraft through its closest encounter with ...
Feb. 18 marks the 95th anniversary of the discovery of our outermost planet-not-planet. Here's what to know about the short ...
At peak magnitude, seek out the goddess of love planet in a clear blue sky in the west-southwest during daylight hours, being ...