Understanding Newton’s Laws

SaraRayne Oct 22, 2019

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Sir Issac Newton was one heck of a thinker. He dabbled in physics, mathematics, astronomy, and many other fields. We can even thank him for inventing calculus! But of all Newton’s discoveries, his laws of...

Top 5 Space Missions

SaraRayne Oct 21, 2019

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We’ve sent so many probes and people into space, it almost doesn’t seem like an incredible feat anymore. But the engineering, attention to detail, calculations, and decades of hard work that go into every...

Theories about the Formation of the Moon

SaraRayne Oct 21, 2019

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The moon is our ever-present companion. It’s been with us for as long as we can remember, but it wasn’t around from the start. When the Earth first formed, there was no moon to keep it company. Scientists...

Introduce yourself! (And show us your swag)

sward Oct 21, 2019

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Hi folks, Stevie here!

Wanted to pop in and say hello to you fine people! I’m one of your new Community Managers. My background is in Scifi online games, I’ve been working with CCP Games on EVE Online and off since 2007. I was also part of the launch...

How Stellar Nucleosynthesis Happens

SaraRayne Oct 21, 2019

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Stars are the birthplace of every element in the universe. The materials that make up you and I are cooking in the hearts of stars at this very minute in a process that has been happening since shortly after...

How to Contact SpaceX

SaraRayne Oct 21, 2019

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So you want to get in touch with SpaceX. Maybe you have a brilliant design for a rocketship, a burning question about space travel, or you just want to find out what on earth is going on in Elon Musk’s head...

Space.com Relaunch Party Thread - Competitions, AMA's and more!

sward Oct 21, 2019

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Hello everyone and welcome to the launch (or should we say relaunch) of the Space.Com forums.

We’re so excited to have this forum up and running and to be seeing visitors old and new here, the home of Space discussion.

Here's a rundown on the...

How to Find Astronomy Jobs

SaraRayne Oct 21, 2019

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First, congratulations on making the best decision of your life. Astronomy is a vast and incredibly rewarding field that is providing us with new insights into our world and our existence every day. You’re...

History of the Space Launch System

SaraRayne Oct 21, 2019

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The plain fact is that if we want to explore further into the solar system and even send humans out, we need better rockets. We need more capabilities. We need the Space Launch System. But what exactly is the...

Top Five Best Astronomy Textbooks

SaraRayne Oct 21, 2019

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Reading opens you up to a whole new world. It expands your mind, introduces you to complex ideas, and allows you to see life in a different way. While nothing beats hands-on experience, one of the best ways...

How to Easily Draw the Moon

SaraRayne Oct 20, 2019

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Our ever-present companion is quite the sight. Everyone loves looking at the moon. There’s something enthralling about it. But if you don’t have the right equipment, it can be a challenge to photograph well...

How to Make an Astronomical Drawing

SaraRayne Oct 20, 2019

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Before we could take incredible photographs of objects out in space, we drew pictures. Thanks to telescopes, features became clearer, but how were astronomers supposed to show each other what they were seeing...

How To Find Uranus Tonight

SaraRayne Oct 19, 2019

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Uranus isn’t the farthest planet from Earth, but it does stretch a considerable distance. Because of this, Uranus can be a tricky planet to spot. If you’re looking for the ice giant in tonight’s sky, here’s...

How to Find Jupiter Tonight

SaraRayne Oct 19, 2019

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Jupiter, the faraway gas giant, fascinates us. It may be millions of miles away from us, but we can still see it in the night sky. How incredible is that? Here’s what you need to do to observe Jupiter from...

How To Find Venus Tonight

SaraRayne Oct 19, 2019

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Venus is Earth’s twin. At least, it would be if it weren’t the planetary equivalent of hell. Venus is also notably the easiest planet to spot in the night sky. It’s brilliant, bright, and fairly close to us...

How to Find Mars in the Sky

SaraRayne Oct 19, 2019

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The Red Planet. Fourth planet from the Sun. Also named after Ares, the Greek god of war.

Mars.

It’s everyone’s favorite planet (after Earth of course) thanks to the years of exploration, stunning...

How to Stargaze for Beginners

SaraRayne Oct 19, 2019

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The night sky is a whirlwind of activity, though you might not know it. Galaxies are zooming away, planets are gracefully falling around the sun, and stars twinkle brilliantly with the undulations of the...

How to Teach the Solar System to Your Kids

SaraRayne Oct 18, 2019

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There’s nothing better than passing on a love of science to your kids. You might have to tackle some complex topics and not know the best way to help your children understand. Start with the Solar System, for...

How to Get Started With Astronomy

SaraRayne Oct 18, 2019

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Astronomy is a vast discipline—as vast as the universe it aims to understand. There’s a lot to learn, so how do you know where to begin? You could read dozens of articles and watch a few documentaries...or...

How to Use Astronomy in Your Daily Life

SaraRayne Oct 18, 2019

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We live under a blanket of stars that seemingly have nothing to do with our everyday lives. Although we don’t rely on the heavens as much as our ancestors did, there’s no denying the power of astronomy in our...