by PDQuesnell
Asteroid Dd45 Missed Earth By Only 76,800 Km - How Close Is This, And Was It Close Enough To Worry?
Asteroid DD45 missed earth by only 76,800 km - How close is this, and was it close enough to worry? Next object is anticipated to arrive in the period of 2029 - 2037, when a major Asteroid called Apophis is prognosed to become a near earth object. Prize money is promised for those who can assist tracking this next major object to threaten the earth. Asteroid DD45 was
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010
What Do You Really Get When You Buy A Star?
What Do You Really Get When You Buy A Star?
Are you looking for that one special present for the person who appears to have everything? Does someone that you love have a birthday coming up soon? Why not consider buying them their very own star to commemorate the special occasion? Before you decide to make an investment in the seemingly perfect gift, there are a few things that should be taken into consideration first.
What do you really get when you buy a star? That depends on your
Are you looking for that one special present for the person who appears to have everything? Does someone that you love have a birthday coming up soon? Why not consider buying them their very own star to commemorate the special occasion? Before you decide to make an investment in the seemingly perfect gift, there are a few things that should be taken into consideration first.
What do you really get when you buy a star? That depends on your
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Cool Deep Space Telescopes images
A few nice deep space telescopes images I found:
Deep Space Communication Complex
Image by Niels Endres
NASA Deep Space Communication Complex in Canberra
The Hubble Space Telescope imaged a tiny area of space, equivalent to looking through an eight-foot-long soda straw. It found 10,000 galaxies in this narrow field.
Image by nikkorsnapper
HubbleSite newscenter.
European Space Agency/NASA video.
Tidbinbilla Deep Space Tracking Station
Image by pierre pouliquin
Approaching the
Deep Space Communication Complex
Image by Niels Endres
NASA Deep Space Communication Complex in Canberra
The Hubble Space Telescope imaged a tiny area of space, equivalent to looking through an eight-foot-long soda straw. It found 10,000 galaxies in this narrow field.
Image by nikkorsnapper
HubbleSite newscenter.
European Space Agency/NASA video.
Tidbinbilla Deep Space Tracking Station
Image by pierre pouliquin
Approaching the
Friday, December 24, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Astronomy Laser Pointers - Green Laser Pointers for Astronomy
by Photo Phiend
Astronomy Laser Pointers - Green Laser Pointers for Astronomy
High power green laser pointers are becoming more and more popular for use in astronomy. Whether you are star-gazing with your astronomy club buddies or conducting an astronomy lecture outdoors, there is nothing more frustrating than unsuccessfully trying to identifying a star or constellation in the sky. Before portable lasers were available, the only ways were to either point to it with your index finger
Astronomy Laser Pointers - Green Laser Pointers for Astronomy
High power green laser pointers are becoming more and more popular for use in astronomy. Whether you are star-gazing with your astronomy club buddies or conducting an astronomy lecture outdoors, there is nothing more frustrating than unsuccessfully trying to identifying a star or constellation in the sky. Before portable lasers were available, the only ways were to either point to it with your index finger
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Why do virtually all the galaxies in the universe appear to be moving away from our own?
by mike.in.ny
Question by v3nome: Why do virtually all the galaxies in the universe appear to be moving away from our own?
Because we are located near where the Big Bang happened.
Because we are located near the center of the universe.
Observers in all galaxies observe a similar phenomenon because of the universe's expansion.
Best answer:
Answer by odimwitdwonDuh.
all but the near-by galaxies.
dear Clueless
no, no and what Observers? if you mean hypothetical observers then yes.
What
Question by v3nome: Why do virtually all the galaxies in the universe appear to be moving away from our own?
Because we are located near where the Big Bang happened.
Because we are located near the center of the universe.
Observers in all galaxies observe a similar phenomenon because of the universe's expansion.
Best answer:
Answer by odimwitdwonDuh.
all but the near-by galaxies.
dear Clueless
no, no and what Observers? if you mean hypothetical observers then yes.
What
Friday, December 17, 2010
What's a good stargazing present? Or at least a good place to shop for one?
Question by StormKnight: What's a good stargazing present? Or at least a good place to shop for one?
I'm looking to buy a Christmas present for someone interested in stargazing/astronomy. They already have a good telescope (a computer guided one).
Does anyone know of good accessories? Useful extras? Really good books or computer programs on the topic? Or even just good stores to shop at for stargazing/astronomy products?
Thanks!
Best answer:
Answer by katydintI'd appreciate a
I'm looking to buy a Christmas present for someone interested in stargazing/astronomy. They already have a good telescope (a computer guided one).
Does anyone know of good accessories? Useful extras? Really good books or computer programs on the topic? Or even just good stores to shop at for stargazing/astronomy products?
Thanks!
Best answer:
Answer by katydintI'd appreciate a
Lecture Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy (2nd Edition)
Lecture Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy (2nd Edition)
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Funded by the National Science Foundation,Lecture-Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy is designed to help make large lecture-format courses more interactive with easy-to-implement activities that can be integrated into existing
ISBN13: 9780132392266Condition: NewNotes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Funded by the National Science Foundation,Lecture-Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy is designed to help make large lecture-format courses more interactive with easy-to-implement activities that can be integrated into existing
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Moons of Saturn
A few nice astronomical observation images I found:
Moons of Saturn
Image by . SantiMB .
Saturn and five of his moons, taken with Celestron C6-N, 20mm. eyepiece, ISO200, 15" of exposure and 3x optical zoom.
ENGLISH
Third astrophotographic session. Not yet I dominate the focus, and the sky was very luminous because the artificial illumination and an almost full moon.
***
Saturn has a large number of moons. The precise figure is uncertain, as the orbiting chunks of ice in Saturn's
Moons of Saturn
Image by . SantiMB .
Saturn and five of his moons, taken with Celestron C6-N, 20mm. eyepiece, ISO200, 15" of exposure and 3x optical zoom.
ENGLISH
Third astrophotographic session. Not yet I dominate the focus, and the sky was very luminous because the artificial illumination and an almost full moon.
***
Saturn has a large number of moons. The precise figure is uncertain, as the orbiting chunks of ice in Saturn's
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Catch the dazzling meteor shower
Catch the dazzling meteor shower
STARGAZERS can look forward to be dazzled during the Geminid meteor shower observation on this Monday and Tuesday night in Penang.
Read more on The Star
NASA Satellite Sees An Early Meteorological Winter In US Midwest
by Rob Gutro Greenbelt MD (SPX) Dec 10, 2010 NASA's Terra satellite captures daily visible and infrared images around the Earth and took a daytime image of a blanket of snow in the Upper Midwest this week.
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STARGAZERS can look forward to be dazzled during the Geminid meteor shower observation on this Monday and Tuesday night in Penang.
Read more on The Star
NASA Satellite Sees An Early Meteorological Winter In US Midwest
by Rob Gutro Greenbelt MD (SPX) Dec 10, 2010 NASA's Terra satellite captures daily visible and infrared images around the Earth and took a daytime image of a blanket of snow in the Upper Midwest this week.
Read more on
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Celestron Accessory Kit
Celestron Accessory Kit
Five superior grade Plossl eyepieces, all fully multi-coated for maximum contrast and resolution2x, 1.25-inch Barlow lens gives you a total of ten power combinationsSix colored eyepiece (planetary) filters1.25-inch Moon filter provides maximum enjoyment of the moon especially during the brighter phasesItems in this kit are valued at over 0.00 if purchased separately
Get more out of your astronomy sessions with this set of deluxe accessories.Kit includes:5 Superior
Five superior grade Plossl eyepieces, all fully multi-coated for maximum contrast and resolution2x, 1.25-inch Barlow lens gives you a total of ten power combinationsSix colored eyepiece (planetary) filters1.25-inch Moon filter provides maximum enjoyment of the moon especially during the brighter phasesItems in this kit are valued at over 0.00 if purchased separately
Get more out of your astronomy sessions with this set of deluxe accessories.Kit includes:5 Superior
Friday, December 10, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Careers in Space
Want a career in space? Learn about an astronomical instrumentation group. Part of Science Alberta Foundation's Science Works series. www.sciencealberta.org
Video Rating: 5 /
Video Rating: 5 /
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Sky & Telescope's Pocket Sky Atlas
Sky & Telescope's Pocket Sky Atlas
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Friday, December 3, 2010
Tolaga Bay plans for 2012 transit of Venus
Tolaga Bay plans for 2012 transit of Venus
The town of Tolaga Bay on the East Coast is readying itself for the transit of Venus in 2012, the astronomical phenomenon that brought Captain Cook to the South Pacific 241 years ago.
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Tolaga Bay Transit of Venus 2012
Tolaga Bay – Uawa will host international celebrations for the Transit of Venus in June 2012. According to Victor Walker and Rev’d Stephen Donald, co-chairs of the local steering group,
The town of Tolaga Bay on the East Coast is readying itself for the transit of Venus in 2012, the astronomical phenomenon that brought Captain Cook to the South Pacific 241 years ago.
Read more on NZPA via Yahoo!Xtra News
Tolaga Bay Transit of Venus 2012
Tolaga Bay – Uawa will host international celebrations for the Transit of Venus in June 2012. According to Victor Walker and Rev’d Stephen Donald, co-chairs of the local steering group,
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Astronomy Snowshoe Adventures on N. Shore
Astronomy Snowshoe Adventures on N. Shore
Astronomy Snowshoe Adventures with Tony Berendsen are Dec. 22, Dec. 29, Jan. 22 and Feb. 26. Astronomy Trips include guided snowshoe tour followed by a program by professional astronomer Tony Berendsen, complete with high powered telescopes and iPad for close-up viewing. Astronomy tours start in either Tahoe Vista or Truckee. Tours
Read more on Lake Tahoe News
Astronomy Hysteria: Is NASA's Thursday Announcement About Life on Other
Astronomy Snowshoe Adventures with Tony Berendsen are Dec. 22, Dec. 29, Jan. 22 and Feb. 26. Astronomy Trips include guided snowshoe tour followed by a program by professional astronomer Tony Berendsen, complete with high powered telescopes and iPad for close-up viewing. Astronomy tours start in either Tahoe Vista or Truckee. Tours
Read more on Lake Tahoe News
Astronomy Hysteria: Is NASA's Thursday Announcement About Life on Other
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