NASA
Hubble Views Galaxy Lacking Dark Matter
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope took an image of a bizarre, ghostly looking galaxy called NGC 1052-DF2 that astronomers calculate to have little to no dark matter. This is the first galaxy astronomers have discovered to be so lacking in...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
This Month in Astrology: Virgo
Learn more about the sign of Virgo in the zodiac.
NASA
NASA's First Chief Astronomer, the Mother of Hubble
In a time when women were discouraged from studying math and science, Nancy Grace Roman became a research astronomer and the first Chief of Astronomy at NASA. Known today as the "Mother of Hubble," she was instrumental in taking the...
Professor Dave Explains
History of Astronomy Part 4: Kepler's Laws and Beyond
The heliocentric model of Copernicus was extremely controversial in its time, but it wasn't the end of the story. Johannes Kepler used the data of his boss, Tycho Brahe, to further corroborate it, but also show that the planets do not...
NASA
NASA | Afterschool Universe: How Light Carries Information
Afterschool Universe is an out-of-school-time astronomy program for middle school students that explores basic astronomy concepts through engaging hands-on activities and then takes participants on a journey through the Universe beyond...
Curated Video
The Wonders of Stars and Constellations
Stars are much bigger and complex than they look from Earth. Learn how they form and how they are classified.
Next Animation Studio
Large asteroid ‘Apophis’ could hit Earth in 2068
Not all big, Earth-threatening asteroids are spotted before they come uncomfortably close to hitting Earth.
Dom Burgess
Why Aliens Will Probably Be Robots.
Is there other life out there in the universe? Do aliens really exist? If so, then where are they all?! In this most epic of episodes, Dom has his favourite film (Aliens) interrupted by an extraterrestrial visitor - how very...
NASA
The Hubble Deep Field: Looking Back In Time
The Hubble Space Telescope has made over 1.5 million observations since its launch in 1990, capturing stunning subjects such as the Eagle Nebula and producing data that has been featured in almost 18,000 scientific articles. But no image...
Curated Video
Measuring Astronomical Distances: The Light Year
This video provides an explanation of how astronomers measure vast distances in space using the concept of a light year. It clarifies that a light year is not a measure of time, but rather the distance that light travels in one year. The...
Curated Video
The Power of Gravity
This video discusses the concept of gravity and its importance in keeping objects in place. It discusses Isaac Newton's theory of universal gravitation and how gravity affects various aspects of our lives, from objects falling to the...
Next Animation Studio
Mystery astronomical object may be a ‘black neutron star’
Astronomers have found a so-called black neutron star that changes our understanding of both black holes and neutron stars.
Curated Video
Understanding Planetary Movement: The Science of Orbit
This video discusses the concept of planetary movement or orbit. The video also touches on the different shapes of orbits, the forces of gravity that keep objects in orbit, and the balance between momentum and gravity that is necessary...
Curated Video
Exploring the Past: The Fascinating Concept of Light Years
In this video, we explore the concept of how telescopes allow us to see objects that are light years away, giving us a glimpse into the past. By understanding how light reflects off objects and travels to our eyes, we can comprehend how...
The Bazillions
Super Sonic Rocket Bike
Blast off with The Bazillions on a journey of the imagination aboard a SUPER SONIC ROCKET BIKE!
Jack Rackam
The Eccentric Life and Legacy of Tycho Brahe
He might not have been the most correct astronomer, but by golly was he the most eccentric.
Professor Dave Explains
A Tour of the Universe With Space Engine (Part 2)
Throughout the entire astronomy series, you've seen breathtaking clips of stars and planets. Believe it or not, those were not stock animations. I captured those clips manually using Space Engine, an incredible simulation of the entire...
Professor Dave Explains
A Tour of the Universe With Space Engine (Part 1)
Throughout the entire astronomy series, you've seen breathtaking clips of stars and planets. Believe it or not, those were not stock animations. I captured those clips manually using Space Engine, an incredible simulation of the entire...
Curated Video
The Economist asks how many planets are there in the Milky Way galaxy?
There are 100 billion stars in the Milky Way—but how many planets? We asked members of the public for their best guesses.
Mazz Media
Revolution
This live-action video program is about the word revolution. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word revolution through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...
NASA
NASA | Swift Targets 500 Gamma-ray Bursts
Gamma-ray bursts are the most powerful explosions known in the Universe and a NASA satellite called Swift is the Gamma-ray burst look-out. Originally tasked with the mission to target 200 bursts, on April 13, 2010 Swift greatly outpaced...
Curated Video
The Properties and Uses of Helium
Helium is a chemical element that is the second most abundant in the universe. It is a noble gas, known for its low reactivity and lightness. Helium is widely used for inflating balloons and airships, as well as in various medical and...
Curated Video
Exploring the Solar System: Origins and Beyond
Scientists believe that the solar system took billions of years to develop! This video gives an overview of solar system basics - its beginnings, gravity, planets orbits.
Next Animation Studio
NASA extends Juno’s mission through 2025 to explore Jupiter’s moons and rings
The extended mission will allow the spacecraft to make multiple passes of the moons Ganymede, Europa and Io, as well as Jupiter’s rings