SciShow
Kickstarting a Space Telescope
In the past few years the rise of crowdfunding has allowed for some pretty cool stuff to start existing, and today Hank is excited to announce another awesome Kickstarter - Planetary Resources (of asteroid mining fame) in partnership...
Crash Course
Saturn
Saturn is the crown jewel of the solar system, beautiful and fascinating. It is a gas giant, and has a broad set of rings made of ice particles. Moons create gaps in the rings via their gravity. Saturn has dozens of moons, including...
SciShow Kids
Need a Lift Try a Pulley!
Jessi and Squeaks just got a new telescope, and they can't wait to check out the night sky! But there's just one problem: it's too heavy to bring up the stairs into the observatory! Join them as they learn about a simple machine that can...
Crash Course
Telescopes
Today Phil explains how telescopes work and offers up some astronomical shopping advice.
SciShow
The Legacy of the Spitzer Space Telescope - SciShow News
On January 30, 2020, we had to say goodbye to NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope after more thank 16 years of revolutionizing infrared astronomy. Today, SciShow sends it off and says thank you by taking a look back at it’s incredible legacy.
The Daily Conversation
The Largest Science Projects in the World
From land to sea to space, scientists are using incredible tools to make new discoveries. These are the ten largest instruments in use around the world.
The Daily Conversation
NASA's Human Isolation Experiment
Extreme isolation is something our greatest explorers have faced in varying degrees. Now, a team of six NASA recruits have begun a year-long mission on the desolate side of a barren Hawaiian volcano that will simultaneously test the...
The Daily Conversation
NASA Finds Most Earth-Like Planet Yet
Researchers have discovered the most similar planet yet to Earth, 1,400 light-years away. Kepler-452b orbits its star in 385 days, just 20 days longer than our own year. Its star is just 4% larger, a billion and a half years older, and...
The Daily Conversation
Interesting Facts: 'The Martian'
Interesting facts about 'The Martian,' a critically acclaimed science fiction movie starring Matt Damon that tells the story of a NASA astronaut who gets stranded on Mars.
Curated Video
How to View the Constellations of the Autumn Sky
Howcast - The stars of the autumn sky represent a wealth of both intergalactic objects and mythological tales for everyone from astronomy buffs to the casual observer.
Curated Video
How to Spot Constellations
For over 6,000 years, people all over the world have looked up to the stars and named them. As you gaze at the night sky, open your eyes to the constellations that shine above you.
Curated Video
Scientists share first photograph of Milky Way black hole
Scientists share first photograph of Milky Way black hole
Curated Video
Amazing 'Cosmic Cliffs' Of The Carina Nebula Complex - 3D Tour Of Webb Imagery
Take a 3D tour of James Webb Space Telescope's view of the 'Cosmic Cliffs' of the Gum 31 nebula (part of the Carina Nebula Complex). Credit: Producer: Greg Bacon & Frank Summers (STScI), NASA’s Universe of Learning, NASA's Goddard Space...
Curated Video
Sh2-46 Nebula Captured By The VLT Survey Telescope - 6,000 Light Years Away
The Sh2-46 nebula has been captured by the VLT Survey Telescope (VST) at ESO’s Paranal Observatory in Chile. The nebula is 6000 light years away from Earth. Credit: ESO/VPHAS+ team. Music: Mylonite - BO Réflexion Méditation
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Hubble Spies 9.5 Light-Year Bit Of The Amazing Eagle Nebula
The Hubble Space Telescope has caputured new imagery of 9.5 light-years tall portion the Eagle Nebula, located 7000 light-years distant from Earth. Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, K. Noll, N. Bartmann (ESA/Hubble) | edited by Space.com
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Amazing James Webb Space Telescope View Of Forming Star System In 4K
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a view of Lynds 483 (L483), an "actively forming star system," according to NASA. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, N. Bartmann (ESA/Webb) | edited by Space.com
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Triple System Of 'icy Space Rocks' May Have Been Found In Kuiper Belt For 2nd Time
The Keck Observatory and NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope may have uncovered a "potential three-body system in the Kuiper Belt," according to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight CenterCredit: NASA's...
Curated Video
OTD In Space - April 25: STS-31 Deploys Hubble Space Telescope
On April 25, 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope was deployed! Hubble is famous for taking some of the most amazing deep-space photos ever. It hitched a ride to space on the space shuttle Discovery with mission STS-31. Also on board were...
Curated Video
Planets, Lyrid Meteors, The Moon And More In April 2025 Skywatching
Jupiter and the crescent moon start off and end the month together. Find out where to see Mars and Venus as well. The Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks on the night of April 21-22. Amazing globular cluster M3 is also available for skywatchers...
Curated Video
OTD In Space - April 11: 'Project Ozma' Begins Search For Alien Life
On April 11, 1960, astronomers began the first scientific experiment that would search for extraterrestrial life. Known as Project Ozma, this experiment looked for interstellar radio transmissions coming from other star systems. This was...
Curated Video
Dark Energy Camera Captures Thousands Of Galaxies In Stunning Antlia Cluster View
The Dark Energy Camera on the Víctor M. Blanco 4-meter Telescope at Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory in Chile captured an "ultra-deep view of the Antlia Cluster," according NOIRLab. Credit: Images and Videos: Dark Energy...
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Star Cluster Resembles 'Cosmic Wreath' In Chandra X-Ray Telescope Tour
Check out an amazing view of star cluster NGC 602. It "lies on the outskirts of the Small Magellanic Cloud," according to the Chandra X-ray Telescope team. Credit: NASA/CXC/A. Hobart
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Spiral Galaxy NGC 2566 In Stunning 4K JWST And Hubble Views
The James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Space Telescope have captured amazing views of spiral galaxy NGC 2566. Credit: Space.com | ESA, NASA & CSA / Hubble /Webb, A. Leroy, N. Bartmann (ESA/Webb), D. Thilker | edited by Steve Spaleta