by Ben Montet | May 6, 2014 | Guides
Let’s face it: some astronomical systems don’t make any sense. Join us for a look at the history of some of these terms, as we try to understand why stellar spectral classification and the magnitude system work like they do.
by Ben Montet | Apr 7, 2014 | Current Events
Last week, NASA held the 2014 astrophysics senior review in Washington, the results of which will determine the fate of 11 missions.
by Ben Montet | Mar 10, 2014 | Daily Paper Summaries
A recent result on the commonality of exoplanets has made headlines, but has it for the right reasons?
by Ben Montet | Feb 10, 2014 | Daily Paper Summaries
Most binary stars probably formed at the same time, meaning all stars in the same system should have the same age. The authors of this paper analyze a stellar binary system where one star appears to be lying about its age, as one star appears 3 billion years older than its companion.
by Ben Montet | Jan 13, 2014 | Daily Paper Summaries
Astronomers are used to “looking back in time” when they view distant stars and galaxies. The authors of this paper take a different look back in time and search the internet for evidence of time travelers.