Asteroids and Meteors

Go Out and Observe the Moon!

One day each year, everyone on earth is invited to unite in order to observe and learn about the moon and its connection to planetary science. This special day, called International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN), is a NASA-sponsored, annual worldwide celebration of lunar science and exploration, and it’s a great opportunity to share personal […]

Picture of the Week: Comet Lovejoy

What Exactly IS a Comet?

Picture of the Week: Fukang Pallasite

Build Your Own Radio Telescope to Listen to Meteors

Build Your Own Radio Telescope to Listen to Meteors

The Perseids are a favorite meteor shower of many Northern Hemisphere skywatchers, especially during the mild summer nights of August. But if you can’t get outside or if you’re clouded out, you can still listen to the meteor shower any time of day using a simple FM radio. Meteors are caused by small bits of […]