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Physics Confronts Its Heart of Darkness
What other theories are there to patch some emerging holes in the concept of Dark Matter? Physics Confronts Its Heart of Darkness Cracks are showing in the dominant explanation for dark matter. Is there anything more plausible to replace it? Source: www.scientificamerican.com/article/physics-confronts-its-heart-of-darkness/
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Scientists Discover Massive Galaxy Made of 99.99 Percent Dark Matter W. M. Keck Observatory
Scientists Discover Massive Galaxy Made of 99.99 Percent Dark Matter W. M. Keck Observatory Scientists Discover Massive Galaxy Made of 99.99 Percent Dark Matter W. M. Keck Observatory MAUNAKEA, Hawaii — Using the world’s most powerful telescopes, an international team of astronomers has discovered a massive galaxy that consists almost entirely of Dark Source: www.keckobservatory.org/recent/entry/scientists_discover_massive_galaxy_made_of_99.99_percent_dark_matter
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A SETI Signal?
A possible SETI signal? A star system 94 light-years away is in the spotlight as a possible candidate for intelligent inhabitants, thanks to the discovery of a radio signal by a group of Russian astronomers. A SETI Signal? | SETI Institute HD 164595, a solar system a few billion years older than the Sun but…
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Can one cosmic enigma help solve another? Astrophysicists argue fast radio bursts could provide clues to dark matter
Are Fast Radio Bursts (FRB) an answer to Dark Matter? https://m.phys.org/news/2016-08-cosmic-enigma-astrophysicists-fast-radio.html 400 Bad request A massive cluster of yellowish galaxies, seemingly caught in a red and blue spider web of eerily distorted background galaxies, makes for a spellbinding picture from the new Advanced Camera for Surveys aboard NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. To make this unprecedented…
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NASA just released 1,035 new images of Mars — here are some of the best
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/
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Wireless All Sky Camera
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/
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Dr. Erhard Hänssgen’s 42 inch (107 cm) Dobsonian Telescope
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
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Gemini Planet Imager First Light!
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…
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Philae comet could be home to alien life, say scientists
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…
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My fork mounted Celestron C14
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.
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Celestron C14 luggage trunk
Luggage trucks from my 1981 era Celestron C14. Metal lens caps on top. These have been repainted at some point.
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Russia plans several Moon, Mars missions in near future
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
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Mysterious Mars Rock Looks Like ‘Jelly Donut,’ Defies Explanation
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
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Water found in stardust suggests life is universal
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
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