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The Seagull and The Duck
Posted from APOD 13 hours ago
Astronomy : General astronomy
Seen as a seagull and a duck, these nebulae are (original story)
A trio of pretty Cassini pics
Posted from Planetary Society Weblog 1 day 51 minutes ago
Astronomy : General astronomy
It's been a little while since I posted any Cassini pictures just because they were pretty, so here's a few recent ones, produced by amateurs from the images available on the Cassini raw images website.Click to enlarge >Tethys, Mimas, and the rings of SaturnCassini captured this picture-postcard vie... (original story)
ESA and Thales Alenia Space enter negotiations for MTG
Posted from ESA Top News 1 day 54 minutes ago
Astronomy : Space travel
The tendering process that will result in the supply of Europe's next series of meteorological satellites, Meteosat Third Generation, has reached an advanced stage as ESA invites Thales Alenia Space to enter formal contract negotiations. (original story)
"He walked on the Moon. Now let's see what those feet can do on Earth."
Posted from Planetary Society Weblog 1 day 55 minutes ago
Astronomy : General astronomy
by Susan Lendroth Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin is about to add another line to his resume when he appears on the television program, "Dancing with the Stars." Tune in to ABC on Monday, March 22, 2010 (8:00-10:00 PM ET) to watch the Apollo 11 astronaut and Planetary Society Advisor trip the light fantast... (original story)
Inside 'Hubble 3D' - A SPACE.com Exclusive
Posted from SPACE.com 1 day 56 minutes ago
Astronomy : General astronomy
An exclusive look at the new Hubble 3D IMAX film with the people, artists and astronauts who made it possible. (original story)
Akatsuki arrives at Tanegashima Space Center
Posted from Planetary Society Weblog 1 day 56 minutes ago
Astronomy : General astronomy
The Akatsuki spacecraft (also known as PLANET-C or Venus Climate Orbiter) arrived this evening, Japanese time, at the Tanegashima Space Center. It will now be mated with its launch vehicle. Launch of Akatsuki and IKAROS is currently planned for 59 days from today, on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 06:44... (original story)
ESA Euronews: Are we alone?
Posted from ESA Top News 1 day 57 minutes ago
Astronomy : Space travel
Flying saucers, aliens and UFOs are just science fiction to most people, but to some they are real. What's the scientific explanation of these unexplained sightings in the sky? Is there life in space? Euronews Space magazine looks at both sides of the debate. Your browser does not su... (original story)
LROC spots Russian "monument" to International Women's Day
Posted from Planetary Society Weblog 1 day 5 hours ago
Astronomy : General astronomy
There was a piece of the Lunar-Reconnaissance-Orbiter-spots-the-Lunokhods story that I was intrigued by but just didn't have the time this week to investigate properly. So I sent a note about it to Nancy Atkinson in the hopes that she'd take it up. She did! Wander over to Universe Today to learn ... (original story)
New launch date for CryoSat-2 confirmed
Posted from ESA Top News 1 day 15 hours ago
Astronomy : Space travel
The technical issue with the second stage of the Dnepr rocket that delayed the launch of ESA's Earth Explorer CryoSat-2 satellite in February has now been resolved – and the new launch date of 8 April has been set. (original story)
Fermi Catalogs the Gamma ray Sky
Posted from APOD 1 day 15 hours ago
Astronomy : General astronomy
Fermi Catalogs the Gamma ray Sky (original story)
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