• Is it Possible That the Andromeda Galaxy Consumed Another Galaxy?

    Is it Possible That the Andromeda Galaxy Consumed Another Galaxy?

    The Andromeda galaxy is the closest galaxy to ours.  Apparently, it has been keeping some secrets.  Scientists from the University of Michigan discovered that Andromeda ate its sister galaxy two billion years ago.  At one point, the Milky Way had a sister galaxy and Andromeda literally ate it.  How’s that for sibling rivalry?  I know…

  • First of its Kind “Universe Simulation” Might Unlock Mysteries

    First of its Kind “Universe Simulation” Might Unlock Mysteries

    It’s clear, at least to me, that we are officially living in the future. I say that partially in a tongue and cheek manner, and partially in a serious way.  Sometimes, when I watch Star Trek, I wonder how long it will be until some of those things are real.  Maybe not shooting lasers, but…

  • Large Asteroid Phaethon Will Come Close to the Earth in December

    Large Asteroid Phaethon Will Come Close to the Earth in December

    Russian astronomers have revealed that a gigantic asteroid, known as 3200 Phaethon will come quite close to the Earth in December.  This particular asteroid is thought to cause the Geminids meteor shower which will take place sometime between December 13 and December 14.  It will cause hundreds of bright meteors to illuminate the night sky as…