- 11 July 2016
There’s been a lot of excitement and talk about the Juno spacecraft that entered into Jupiter’s orbit on July 4th. However, what those involved didn’t expect was a short film.
Read the full article- 4 July 2016
Today, July 4th, NASA’s Juno spacecraft is on course to enter into Jupiter’s orbit. Here it will circle the gas giant 37 times from pole-to-pole. However, after Juno’s mission is done, it will go down in flames.
Read the full article- 27 June 2016
On July 4th, Juno is set to fire it’s main engine for 35 minutes which will blast it directly into Jupiter’s orbit to embark on a 20 -month journey around the biggest planet in out solar system. But don’t think this unmanned trip is going to be easy. Jupiter’s atmosphere is rough, to say the least…
Read the full article- 20 June 2016
For almost 100 years now, a quasi-satellite has been quietly following Earth around the Sun. Scientists predict it will continue to do so for many centuries to come.
Read the full article- 14 June 2016
It’s a sad truth, but according to a study done by Italian and American scientists, one-third of the world’s population and 80% of Americans cannot see the Milky Way.
Read the full article- 11 June 2016
We are no strangers to bad weather here on Earth. In fact, it seems like every time we turn on the television another area has been struck by a violent storm. But what we rarely think about are those storms that occur on our Sun. When this raging ball of intense heat and energy gets “angry,” look out! There’s a storm-a-brewin’ that can effect us all. Check out these worst cosmic storms in history…they are truly wondrous.
Read the full article- 4 June 2016
Like the hot wax floating up in those retro lava lamps, the midst of Pluto’s “heart” is bubbling up with warm solid blobs of nitrogen.
Read the full article- 31 May 2016
It just goes to show that you don’t have to be a “rocket scientist” to discover some astounding new cosmic wonders!
Read the full article- 21 May 2016
In honor of belated astrophysicist, Andre Brahic, (who discovered this planet’s three outer rings) we are going to take a journey around Neptune. Buckle up as it’s going to be a fascinating ride!
Read the full article- 17 May 2016
World renowned French astrophysicist, Andre Brahic, one of the discoverers of Neptune’s rings, died in Paris Sunday (May 15th, 2016) at the age of 73, leaving behind a legacy of research and books.
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