Articles by: Tom Chao

Tom Chao has contributed to SPACE.com as a producer and writer since 2000. As a writer and editor, he has worked for the Voyager Company, Time Inc. New Media, HarperCollins and Worth Publishers. He has a bachelor’s degree in Cinema Production from the University of Southern California, and a master’s degree from NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study. To find out what his latest project is, you can follow Tom on Google+.

Articles by: Tom Chao

Famous astronomers: How these scientists shaped astronomy

By Nola Taylor Tillman, Ailsa Harvey published 19 February 22

Reference This list of famous astronomers includes great scientists in history who mastered many fields and modern astronomers who helped popularize astronomy.

The astronaut's playlist: Groovy songs for space travelers

By Tom Chao published 17 February 22

Reference These tunes are out of this world.

Artist's concept of NASA's Curiosity rover approaching Mars. Curiosity is slated to land on the Red Planet in August 2012.

The boldest Mars missions in history

By Space.com Staff, Tom Chao last updated 24 July 20

Earth has been sending probes to Mars for decades, and some missions are especially awe-inspiring.

Photos of Mercury from NASA's Messenger Spacecraft

By Tom Chao published 12 April 16

NASA's Messenger spacecraft was the first dedicated to orbiting Mercury, the solar system's innermost planet. It studied Mercury from 2011 to 2015, when its mission ended.

Space Image of the Day Gallery (March 2016)

By Tom Chao published 7 April 16

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in March 2016.

Space Image of the Day Gallery (February 2016)

By Tom Chao published 17 March 16

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in February 2016.

Best Space Stories of the Week – March 6, 2016

By Tom Chao published 6 March 16

The farthest galaxy, a mistaken announcement, and an American space hero comes home. These are Space.com's top stories of the week.

Space Image of the Day Gallery (January 2016)

By Tom Chao published 9 February 16

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in January 2016.

Space Image of the Day Gallery (December 2015)

By Tom Chao published 1 January 16

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in November 2015.

The 101 Best Night Sky Photos of 2015 by Stargazers

By Tom Chao, Nina Sen published 23 December 15

Perspective View of Crater in Mangala Valles on Mars

Space Image of the Day Gallery (November 2015)

By Tom Chao published 4 December 15

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in November 2015.

Space Image of the Day Gallery (October 2015)

By Tom Chao published 10 November 15

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in October 2015.

Space Image of the Day Gallery (September 2015)

By Tom Chao published 5 October 15

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in September 2015.

22-Degree Halo Around the July 2015 Blue Moon

Space Image of the Day Gallery (August 2015)

By Tom Chao published 1 September 15

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in August 2015.

Space Image of the Day Gallery (July 2015)

By Tom Chao published 6 August 15

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in July 2015.

Night Sky Over Nobska Lighthouse at Woods Hole, Massachusetts

Space Image of the Day Gallery (June 2015)

By Tom Chao published 7 July 15

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in June 2015.

Space Image of the Day Gallery (May 2015)

By Tom Chao published 15 June 15

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in May 2015.

Milky Way Glows Over Covered Bridge in Spectacular Stargazer Photo

By Tom Chao published 5 June 15

Space.com reader Jatin Thakkar sent in a photo of the Milky Way over the A. M. Foster Covered Bridge in Marshfield, Vermont.

Milky Way and Dinosaur Sculptures by Mamtani

May 2015 Night Sky Photos: Amazing Stargazer Views

By Tom Chao published 29 May 15

See amazing amateur astronomy photos and night sky views sent in to SPACE.com by readers in May 2014 in our month-long running gallery.

'Tomorrowland': Disney's Retro Future Sci-Fi Film in Pictures

By Tom Chao published 18 May 15

Disney's new live-action feature film showcases a retro future inspired by the area of their amusement parks called, "Tomorrowland."

Space Image of the Day Gallery (April 2015)

By Tom Chao published 14 May 15

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in SPACE.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in April 2015.

Space Image of the Day Gallery (March 2015)

By Tom Chao published 7 April 15

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in SPACE.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in March 2015.

Spectacular Night Sky Photos by Stargazers for March 2015

By Tom Chao published 10 March 15

See stunning photos of the night sky and sun as seen by stargazers around the world in this Space.com photo gallery for March 2015 made up of images sent in by Space.com readers.

Space Image of the Day Gallery (February 2015)

By Tom Chao published 5 March 15

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in SPACE.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in February 2015.

Space Image of the Day Gallery (January 2015)

By Tom Chao published 6 February 15

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in January 2015.

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