Scientists using NASA’s telescope on an airplane, the Stratospheric बेधशाला, वेधशाला for Infrared Astronomy, discovered water on a sunlit surface of the Moon for the first time.
A black hole is a cosmic abyss with gravity of such intensity that nothing, not even light, escapes it. Now, for the first time, a team of astronomers has released an image of the अंतरिक्ष anomaly, which is created when a तारा, स्टार collapses.
About 30 meteor showers can be seen from Earth throughout the year. Learn the science behind meteor showers, the dates when showers like the Geminids occur, and the origins of wishing upon a shooting star.
Exoplanets challenge the notion that we are alone in the universe. Learn what types of exoplanets exist, the methods scientists employ to find them, and how many worlds might exist in the Milky Way Galaxy.
Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Tom Jennings uses his signature style of first-person storytelling to create an immersive account that spans the breadth and depth of NASA’s Apollo अंतरिक्ष Program.
Uranus is a planet beyond convention. Find out why it boasts the coldest temperatures in the solar system, what phenomena caused the unique tilt of its axis, and the curious origin of the planet's name.
From private rocket launches to NASA probes landing on Mars, 2018 was a big साल for अंतरिक्ष exploration. There could be even और spectacular achievements in 2019. CBS News अंतरिक्ष consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss.
Nicknamed "blood moon," some ancient cultures regarded a total lunar eclipse as an ominous event. Today, this celestial phenomenon generates excitement and wonder.
Astronomers have discovered the first known dwarf planet to host a ring system. The egg-shaped world, called Haumea, is located in the Kuiper belt, beyond the orbit of Neptune.
Pluto is one of the most mysterious and controversial celestial objects in the solar system. Find out what most mystifies scientists and stargazers about this dwarf planet.
