Frosty Drew Clear Sky Chart

Current seeing conditions at Frosty Drew Observatory

The Sun and Moon Today

  • The Sun as seen today from NASA SDO.
  • Waning Gibbous 62% phase

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Event: Stargazing Nights

Event: Stargazing Nights

Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center Events

When: Fri, May 8, 2026 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Welcome to the Frosty Drew Observatory Stargazing Nights! Tonight we will open the Observatory, Science Center and Sky Theatre at 8:30 offering fabulous astronomy experiences. Read about it....
  • By: Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center Events
  • On: Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:32:01 EDT

Tracy Arm’s Post-Tsunami Landscape

Reported by NASA

A landslide-triggered tsunami stripped vegetation from the shore of the glacial fjord in summer 2025....
  • By: NASA
  • On: Fri, 08 May 2026 04:00 +0000

“Simplified Proteins” Reveal the Biochemical Dawn of Early Earth

Reported by Universe Today

When researchers look up at the sky and wonder if we’re not alone, they also realize the origins of life here on Earth might hold the key to finding out. The chaotic chemical soup of our early world eventually led to the staggering complexity of modern l...
  • By: Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick)
  • On: Fri, 08 May 2026 01:17 +0000

Meet the Fleet: NASA Armstrong Continues Legacy of Flight Research

Reported by NASA

NASA’s home for experimental flight is welcoming more flyers to its already high-performing fleet as it continues to support science and aeronautics test missions – continuing the legacy of pioneers like Neil Armstrong. NASA’s Armstrong Flight Resear...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Thu, 07 May 2026 23:45 +0000

A Brief-ish History of SETI. Part I: "Where is Everybody?"

Reported by Universe Today

The history of SETI is long and varied, with countless contributions made by some of the most brilliant minds humanity has ever produced. In this series, we will look into the milestones and principles that have led the field to where it is today....
  • By: Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams)
  • On: Thu, 07 May 2026 23:15 +0000

The Asteroid Hunter

Reported by Universe Today

Somewhere out there, hurtling through space in the darkness, is an asteroid with our name on it. We just don't know which one yet. NASA's answer to that uncomfortable truth is NEO Surveyor, a purpose built infrared space telescope currently taking shape in...
  • By: Mark Thompson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/mark)
  • On: Thu, 07 May 2026 23:06 +0000