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  • Astronomers discover metal-rich galaxy in early universe
  • Unexpected New Ring System Discovered in Our Own Solar System
  • Astronomers discover eight new super-hot stars
  • More funding for OzGrav
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  • After Artemis 1, it will take NASA 2 years to send astronauts to the moon. Why so long?

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NASA just released 1,035 new images of Mars — here are some of the best

By Earl on 10 Aug 2016 No Comments

 

NASA just released 1,035 new images of Mars — here are some of the best

Mars definitely deserves its Red Planet nickname. But scientists use such a range of photographing techniques that the planet can end up a rainbow of colors.

Source: www.businessinsider.com/new-mars-reconnaissance-orbiter-hirise-photos-2016-8/

Wireless All Sky Camera

By Earl on 10 Aug 2016 No Comments

Great little project for an all weather sky camera. 

Wireless All Sky Camera

An all sky camera is a device designed to take pictures of the entire sky over a certain amount of time, usually to monitor meteor showers or other astronomical…

Source: www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-All-Sky-Camera/

Dr. Erhard Hänssgen’s 42 inch (107 cm) Dobsonian Telescope

By Earl on 01 Aug 2016 No Comments

Dr. Erhard Hänssgen’s 42 inch (107 cm) Dobsonian Telescope

Dr. Erhard Hänssgen’s 42 inch (107 cm) Dobsonian Telescope

Portrait of Dr. Erhard Hänssgen’s 42 inch (107 cm) Dobsonian Telescope

Source: www.cruxis.com/scope/scope1070.htm

More details – 

http://www.cruxis.com/scope/scope1070_construction.htm

Gemini Planet Imager First Light!

By Earl on 14 Jan 2016 No Comments

Gemini Planet Imager First Light!

Gemini Planet Imager (GPI) was designed, built, and optimized for imaging faint planets next to bright stars and probing their atmospheres. It will also be a powerful tool for studying dusty, planet-forming disks around young stars. It is the most advanced such instrument to be deployed on the 8-meter Gemini South telescope in Chile.

Source: www.gemini.edu/node/12113

Philae comet could be home to alien life, say scientists

By Earl on 08 Jul 2015 No Comments

Hmmm…

“Astronomers say features of comet landed on by spacecraft in November, such as black crust and icy lakes, suggest living micro-organisms beneath surface”

Philae comet could be home to alien life, say scientists

Astronomers say features of comet landed on by spacecraft in November, such as black crust and icy lakes, suggest living micro-organisms beneath surface

Source: www.theguardian.com/science/2015/jul/06/philae-comet-could-be-home-to-alien-life-say-top-scientists

My fork mounted Celestron C14

By Earl on 10 Feb 2015 No Comments

My vintage Celestron C14 after a long night observing. This taken was while it was still on its surprisingly accurate, original fork mount and mains power drive. It’s since been mounted on a Celestron CGEM-DX mount. 

Celestron C14 luggage trunk

By Earl on 03 Feb 2014 No Comments

Luggage trucks from my 1981 era Celestron C14. Metal lens caps on top. These have been repainted at some point.

Russia plans several Moon, Mars missions in near future

By Earl on 03 Feb 2014 No Comments

 

Russia plans several Moon, Mars missions in near future

Moscow (XNA) Jan 29, 2014 – Russia plans to launch several Moon and Mars missions in the next few years, Victor Khartov, head of the Lavochkin aerospace company, said Tuesday. In 2015, we plan the Luna-Glob mission, Kh

Source: www.spacedaily.com/reports/Russia_plans_several_Moon_Mars_missions_in_near_future_999.html

Mysterious Mars Rock Looks Like ‘Jelly Donut,’ Defies Explanation

By Earl on 31 Jan 2014 No Comments

Strange stuff on Mars.

Mysterious Mars Rock Looks Like ‘Jelly Donut,’ Defies Explanation (Photos)

A mystery Mars rock in front of the Opportunity rover may look like a ‘jelly donut,’ but it is far stranger than anything ever seen on the Martian surface, scientists say.

Source: www.space.com/24356-mars-rock-mystery-opportunity-rover-photos.html

Water found in stardust suggests life is universal

By Earl on 28 Jan 2014 No Comments

Water found in stardust suggests life is universal

Pockets of water have been detected in dust from our solar system – suggesting that life’s ingredients may be spread across the universe

Source: www.newscientist.com/article/dn24907-water-found-in-stardust-suggests-life-is-universal

ALMA Spots Supernova Dust Factory

By Earl on 11 Jan 2014 No Comments

ALMA Spots Supernova Dust Factory

Striking new observations with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) telescope capture, for the first time, the remains of a recent supernova brimming with freshly formed dust. If enough of this dust makes the perilous transition into interstellar space, it could explain how many galaxies acquired their dusty, dusky appearance.

Source: www.eso.org/public/news/eso1401/

Jupiter 2014 Opposition – Biggest, Brightest, Closest For The Year Tonight!

By Earl on 07 Jan 2014 No Comments

Jupiter 2014 Opposition – Biggest, Brightest, Closest For The Year Tonight!

Today the biggest planet of them all is at opposition to the sun and closest and brightest for the year. You’ve no doubt noticed Jupiter rising in the northeastern sky during late evening twi…

Source: astrobob.areavoices.com/2014/01/05/jupiter-2014-opposition-biggest-brightest-closest-for-the-year-tonight/

No, dark matter is not messing up GPS measurements

By Earl on 07 Jan 2014 No Comments

No, dark matter is not messing up GPS measurements

While you sit and read this blog post, dark matter particles are passing through your body, without you ever noticing. Whether you find that creepy or not depends on your mindset, of course; to dar…

Source: galileospendulum.org/2014/01/02/no-dark-matter-is-not-messing-up-gps-measurements/

India`s Mars spacecraft covers a distance of 80 million kms

By Earl on 06 Jan 2014 No Comments

India`s Mars spacecraft covers a distance of 80 million kms

Mars Orbiter has covered a distance of 80 million kilometres and is well on its way to the Red Planet, according to the Indian space agency.

Source: zeenews.india.com/news/space/indias-mars-spacecraft-covers-a-distance-of-80-million-kms_901210.html

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