Space: The New Vacation Destination
By Alexis Landis - July 26th, 2010
Virgin Galactic completed its first crewed space flight bringing the company one step closer to actually taking humans up into low space.
By Alexis Landis - July 26th, 2010
Virgin Galactic completed its first crewed space flight bringing the company one step closer to actually taking humans up into low space.
By Alexis Landis - July 19th, 2010
Tomorrow is the 41st anniversary of the first manned landing on the moon, where were you 41 years ago?
By Alexis Landis - July 12th, 2010
Warm nights provide a good opportunity to take in natural and manmade wonders overhead.
By Alexis Landis - July 5th, 2010
Thirty-three years ago Voyager space craft set its sights on the edge of the solar system. It’s feeling around to see where the edge really is, which is a boundary that sort of oscillates back and forth making it that much harder for the space craft to get a feel for it.
By Alexis Landis - June 28th, 2010
You'll have to wait a little longer to see the night sky Monday night, since it's the latest sun set of the year at 8:35 pm. After sunset when the sky is dark you can catch Venus and you'll see another small object, which is the planet Mars and still higher is Saturn. Can you guess how far these planets are from the earth? Find out on "SkyTalk."
By Alexis Landis - June 21st, 2010
It's been 32 years since the discovery of Charon, one of Pluto's moons. Today, we know that Pluto is a dwarf planet—an object orbiting the sun, large enough to resemble a planet but too small to pick up objects along its orbit. But, that doesn't mean Pluto is sans-lunar. Find out why in this week's "SkyTalk."
By Dave Heller - June 14th, 2010
Can supermassive black holes have personalities? Let's consult Derrick Pitts for an analysis. Plus, more and more is being learned about Jupiter's moon, Europa. Also, what to see in the night sky on this week's "SkyTalk."
By Dave Heller - June 7th, 2010
The SpaceX Dragon nine launch signals a new era in space exploration as it heralds an opening in access to low earth orbit for non-government launch vehicles.
By Dave Heller - May 31st, 2010
As astronomers discover more and more planets we learn more about their relationships. What’s been most interesting is the incredible array in which planets can interact with their star.
By Dave Davies - May 24th, 2010
We're less than one month out from summer solstice and there's lots to offer in the night sky. On this week's "SkyTalk" get some tips on finding the best view of the night sky this summer.
By Alexis Landis - May 17th, 2010
Amateur astronomers may notice that something is missing on Jupiter – can you guess what might be missing? Find out on this week's "SkyTalk." Also, don't miss what's in the night sky this week.

A weekly discussion of what's new and interesting in astronomy with astronomer Derrick Pitts and WHYY FM's Dave Heller every Monday evening at 6:20 p.m.
Derrick Pitts, Chief Astronomer at the Franklin Institute and WHYY's Dave Heller talk with University of Pennsylvania Professor Mark Devlin, scientist behind the new documentary B.L.A.S.T.! airing Tuesday, May 11th at 9 pm on WHYY-TV.
Check out these local area astronomy clubs for a star party near you: