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

Space Image of the Day Gallery (December 2014)

By Tom Chao published 8 January 15

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in December 2014.

Amazing Night Sky Photos by Skywatchers for December 2014

By Tom Chao published 9 December 14

See stunning photos of the night sky and sun as seen by stargazers around the world in this Space.com photo gallery for December 2014 made up of images sent in by Space.com readers.

Space Image of the Day Gallery (November 2014)

By Tom Chao published 8 December 14

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in November 2014.

Space Image of the Day Gallery (October 2014)

By Tom Chao published 11 November 14

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in October 2014.

Space Image of the Day Gallery (August 2014)

By Tom Chao published 12 September 14

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in August 2014.

The Milky Way Over Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Florida

Space Image of the Day Gallery (July 2014)

By Tom Chao published 5 August 14

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in July 2014.

Milky Way Over Joshua Tree National Park, California, at Arch Rock

Photographer's 1st Milky Way View an Unforgettable Sight (Photo)

By Tom Chao published 29 July 14

project nightflight Image of the Lagoon Nebula

Lagoon Nebula Glows in Amazing Night Sky Photo

By Tom Chao published 29 July 14

A cosmic lagoon glows within the clouds of the Milky Way in an incredible image.

Milky Way Shines Above Field in Dazzling Skywatcher Photo

By Tom Chao published 27 June 14

An astrophotographer sends in a stunning a panoramic image of the Milky Way over a field in New Hampshire.

Skywatcher Holds Up the Night Sky Over the Azores

Skywatcher Lifts Up Clouds of the Milky Way in Amazing Photo

By Tom Chao published 23 June 14

A skywatcher embraces the cosmos like Atlas of Greek mythology, holding and protecting the clouds of the Milky Way from a low cloudy yellow band at the bottom of the image.

Spacewalk Photos: Cosmonauts Venture Outside Space Station (June 19, 2014)

By Tom Chao published 19 June 14

Russian cosmonauts Alexander Skvortsov and Oleg Artemyev spacewalked outside the International Space Station on June 19, 2014.

Milky Way Over Evans Bay in Wellington, New Zealand

Night in the City: Milky Way Dazzles Over New Zealand Lights (Photo)

By Tom Chao published 10 June 14

A Space.com reader sent in an intriguing view of the Milky Way over Evans Bay in Wellington, New Zealand.

Partial Solar Eclipse and Satellite Dish in Australia

Space Image of the Day Gallery (May 2014)

By Tom Chao published 5 June 14

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in May 2014.

Majestic Full Flower Moon Rises Over North Carolina (Photo)

By Tom Chao published 3 June 14

Astrophotographer Greg Diesel Walck captured this amazing photo of the rising Full Flower Moon of May. See how he did it here.

Supernova SN 2014J Seen by Spitzer Space Telescope

Supernova Seen Through Cosmic 'Cigar Smoke' by NASA Telescope (Photo)

By Tom Chao published 19 May 14

A NASA space telescope captured an amazing view of a new supernova, cutting through the cosmic smoke to see the star explosion in the relatively nearby Cigar Galaxy.

Space Image of the Day Gallery (April 2014)

By Tom Chao published 7 May 14

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in April 2014.

3D Printing: 10 Ways It Could Transform Space Travel

By Tom Chao published 1 May 14

The future of space travel requires new technologies and additive manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D printing, may hold the key. Here's a look at 10 ways 3D printing could change space travel.

Ghostly Zodiacal Light Glows Over Death Valley (Photo)

By Tom Chao published 11 April 14

Astrophotographer Steve Zigler created this image of Zodiacal light in Death Valley, California. See how he did it here.

Aurora Australis Seen from the International Space Station

Space Image of the Day Gallery (March 2014)

By Tom Chao published 7 April 14

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in March 2014.

Space Image of the Day Gallery (February 2014)

By Tom Chao published 6 March 14

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in SPACE.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in February 2014.

Dunes on the Rim of the Hellas Impact Basin

NASA Mars Probe Snaps Stunning Photo of Red Planet Sand Dunes

By Tom Chao published 25 February 14

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) spacecraft has sent over 200 terabits of data back to Earth. See what it photographed when it passed the 200 terabit mark.

Mighty Mobile Rocket Launcher: Rolling NASA Platform Ready for Upgrade (Photo)

By Tom Chao published 10 February 14

The Mobile Launcher, a massive structure, stands at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and represents one of NASA's key elements of ground support equipment being upgraded.

Space Image of the Day Gallery (January 2014)

By Tom Chao published 7 February 14

See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in SPACE.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in January 2014.

Atlas V Rocket Lifts Off with TDRS-L Spacecraft

Stunning NASA Photo Shows Night Rocket Launch into Space

By Tom Chao published 6 February 14

This Hubble Space Telescope image shows the full beauty of nearby spiral galaxy M83 in a mosaic of many photos stitched together. The magentas and blues indicate star-forming regions. Also known as the Southern Pinwheel, M83 is located 15 million light-ye

Help Hubble Telescope Scientists Study Amazing New Galaxy Photos (Video)

By Tom Chao published 1 February 14

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