A Lonely Neutron Star

This incredible image of a supernova remnant featured a lonely neutron star which has been “pushed away.” Why? Only by further studying images like these will we be able to understand.

ImagesErin BaileyOctober 6, 2018Neutron Star, Supernova, E0102-72.3, Stars, Deep Space

Kepler-16b - The Real-Life Tatooine?

The planet Tatooine from Star Wars has been famously compared to the discovery of Kepler-16b, as it depicted a world with two suns (prior to the discovery of Kepler-16b), which just goes to show that sometimes truth really is stranger than fiction.

Facts, Deep SpaceErin BaileyAugust 30, 2018Interactive, Circumbinary, Planet, Star, Stars, Kepler-16, Kepler-16b

Stunning New View of Star Cluster RCW 38

Star cluster RCW 38 is home to many brown dwarf stars, which can be further studied thanks to images like these.

Images, Stars, Deep SpaceErin BaileyJuly 12, 2018Stars, RCW 38, Star Cluster, Image

4 Ways to Get Closer to the Stars (Without Leaving Home)

While many of us may not ever make it past the stratosphere, there are ways you can bring the cosmos to you - to help gain a little perspective when you need it most.

DIYErin BaileyJuly 7, 2018Stars, VR, Astronomer, Amateur, Amateur Astronomer, DIYComment

Space Fireworks

A young cluster of stars reminds us of fireworks! The surrounding clouds are comprised of gas and dust - which is what is needed to create new stars.

ImagesErin BaileyJuly 4, 2018NASA, Stars, Space, Hubble, ESA

Galaxy IC 4870

Galaxy IC 4870 is 28 million light-years away and contains an active galactic nucleus (i.e. an EXTREMELY bright center). See this stunning photo from the Hubble Space Telescope.

ImagesErin BaileyJune 9, 2018NASA, Hubble, Galaxy, Seyfert, Stars