Cosmic Vistas

Take an intimate look at the real lives of stars and what they’re made of. Find out why these celestial bodies appear in different colours, what their temperature reveals about their composition, and how stars create matter.

More than just celestial spectacles, lunar and solar eclipses reveal a great deal about Earth. Find out what we can learn about our planet when it plays hide-and-seek with the sun and moon.

Color is one of the artists essential tools. In a painting, color draws the eye and plays with our emotions.

A closer look at constellations reveals more than just star shapes that represent gods travelling across the heavens. Dive deep into these star clusters to uncover beautiful nebulas and galaxies that are billions of years old, among other surprises.

For decades, orbiters and tiny vehicles have roamed Mars, searching for signs of life. Get the latest scoop from Curiosity, a car-sized Mars rover with an impressive arsenal of scientific tools.