Author

Scott Shaw

Scott Shaw is a senior writer at Biology Insights covering astronomy and space exploration. Before taking on this role, he covered regional science events and edited feature stories for a monthly consumer magazine. Shaw holds a BS in astronomy from the University of Delaware.

Why Does Venus Have No Moons?Earth & Space
What Is the Brightest Star in Pegasus?Earth & Space
What Comet Was Visible in the 90s?Earth & Space
How Many Solar Systems Are in the Milky Way Galaxy?Earth & Space
Is Each Star a Sun? The Difference Between Stars and Suns Earth & Space
What Is a Ray on the Moon and How Do They Form?Earth & Space
Can Uranus Support Life? Examining the Possibilities Earth & Space
When Was the Last Supernova Visible From Earth?Earth & Space
How Big Is Ganymede Compared to Earth?Earth & Space
Are All the Craters on the Moon the Same Depth?Earth & Space
How Long Is a Lunar Night on the Moon?Earth & Space
How Much Bigger Is the Sun Than the Earth?Earth & Space
Can You See a Nebula From Earth?Earth & Space
Where Is Zeta Reticuli? Location, Facts, and Pop Culture Earth & Space
Does Arcturus Have Planets? What We Know So Far Earth & Space
How Big Is the Moon Compared to Other Moons?Earth & Space
How Many Light-Years Across Is the Solar System?Earth & Space
What Is a Green Shooting Star and What Causes It?Earth & Space
How Close Is Venus to Earth at Its Nearest Point?Earth & Space
How Big Are Jupiter’s Moons Compared to Earth?Earth & Space
What Elements Are Stars Mostly Made Of?Earth & Space
Is the Andromeda Galaxy Visible to the Naked Eye?Earth & Space
How Far Is Neptune From the Earth in AU?Earth & Space
How Many Earth-Like Planets Are There in Our Galaxy?Earth & Space
Does Mercury Have Any Moons or Rings?Earth & Space
Are Stars Moving? The Truth About Stellar Motion Earth & Space
How Long Is Halley’s Comet Visible?Earth & Space
Is Jupiter’s Atmosphere Thick or Thin?Earth & Space
What Percentage of the Moon Is Always Illuminated?Earth & Space
Where Is the Sea of Tranquility Located?Earth & Space