Rocket Lab postponed the launch of its second trial rocket until Tuesday after cancelling its launch on Monday afternoon.
Rocket Lab spokeswoman Morgan Bailey said the launch was cancelled due a mix of atmospheric conditions and space traffic.
The International Space Station flying through orbit coupled with the weather conditions gave a tight six minute window to attempt launch at 2.30pm, she said.
Rockets can be launched to fly around other spacecraft but that was too difficult with the weather, she said.
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Rocket Lab made the call to postpone Monday's launch to give a bit more breathing room, she said.
It will try to launch the Electron rocket, named 'Still Testing', from 2.30pm on Tuesday afternoon.
It could launch any time within the four hour launch window from 2.30pm to 6.30pm.
The cancellation comes after the 200 engineers at Rocket Lab's Māhia Peninsula launch site were feeling "pretty confident" on Monday morning.
'Still Testing', was due to launch from its Māhia Peninsula launch pad last week on Friday but high altitude winds and last minute preparations delayed launch to this week.
Bailey said the weekend was spent giving the 23-metre carbon-fibre rocket a "final check-up".
An imminent launch remained "weather and systems dependent", she said.
The company will live stream the launch for the first time. Stuff will cast the stream on Tuesday, the stream will begin 12 minutes before launch.
If successful, 'Still Testing' will fly through the atmosphere and within eight -and-a-half minutes, release three satellites the size of shoeboxes into orbit.
It will take "a bit longer" for the rocket to deliver information from 30,000 data points on the rocket back to the mission control station in Auckland, Bailey said.
The launch could be cancelled due to weather or technical problems, known as scrubbed, as late as one millisecond before lift-off.
It is the first time such a space mission has been attempted from New Zealand.
Deploying satellites is what the Electron rocket was built to do. This rocket has been four years in the making.
The satellites will gather information from space for United States companies Spire Global and Planet Labs.
Spire Global is mostly in the business of tracking ships and planes.
Planet Labs focuses on aerial photography but also markets its services to defence and intelligence agencies.
Rocket Lab launched its first Electron rocket, named 'It's A Test', in May this year, three days into its launch window.
Adverse weather delayed that flight too. It launched successfully but did not reach orbit as planned.
Timeline for launch:
Seven hours before launch: Emergency crews, local officials and Rocket Lab team are briefed and move into position for launch.
Six hours before launch: Road to the launch site closed.
Four hours before launch: Electron lifted to vertical position and filled with fuel.
Two-and-a-half hours before launch: Launch pad personnel exit area in preparation for launch.
Two hours before launch: Electron filled with liquid oxygen.
One hour before launch: Aviation authority advised to alert aircraft pilots of potential hazards.
Ten minutes before launch: Final preparations for launch commence.
Two minutes before launch: Autosequence commences and the Electron's on-board computers initiate the launch sequence.
Two seconds before launch: Ignition of the nine Rutherford engines powering Electron's first stage.
Launch: Lift-off. Electron climbs from the launch pad, initially rising slowly and increasing in speed as the Electron gets lighter.
Two minutes and thirty seconds into flight: Engines powering Stage 1 cut off.
Two minutes and thirty-four seconds into flight: Stage 1 of Electron separates.
Two minutes and thirty-six seconds into flight: The vacuum Rutherford engine on Stage 2 ignites.
Three minutes and four seconds into flight: The Electron's fairing (the protective casing around the satellite) separates.
Eight minutes and eight seconds into flight: Electron reaches orbit.
Eight minutes and 14 seconds into flight: Stage 2 engine cuts off.
Eight minutes and 31 seconds into flight: Payload separates from the launch vehicle.


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An informal survey conducted this year by the Space Foundation has revealed that a wide variety of people – real and fictional – inspire us as space heroes. Astronauts get most of the spotlight and, even with the extraordinary space activity we’ve seen at the International Space Station (ISS) and in the Space Shuttle program.
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They also celebrate each other's achievements. On May 1, when five Space Shuttle astronauts are inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame, an impressive array of America's space heroes will gather at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to honor their distinguished colleagues.
The event will be broadcast on NASA Television at p.m. EDT. Even NASA was surprised by the intense response and enthusiasm of the press, and by their labeling of the astronauts as instant heroes.
This decisive and dramatic moment is memorably captured in Tom Wolfe’s classic book The Right Stuff and the. book is one of my favorite space photography books and I look at it often and each time that I do I always notice something different.
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Astronaut Hall of Fame is set to be re-launched as a high-tech interactive public attraction intended to inspire a new generation of officials, exhibit designers and more than 25 Hall of Fame astronauts gathered at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida on Friday (May 29) to announce "Heroes and .


Jun 16, 2018 · It takes 8 minutes for light from the sun to reach us here on Earth. This is one of our favourite sun facts for kids! It takes around 170,000 years for energy to move from the suns core to its convective zone, yet it takes just eight minutes and 20 seconds for that energy to travel to Earth in the form of light at the blistering pace of
Mar 20, 2020 · Facts about its age 4. It is 4.5 billion years old. Facts about the Earth! Science National Geographic KidsNov 28, 2018 · Well tell you its because the Earth is tilted 23.4 degrees on its axis, an imaginary line straight through the middle of the planet form the North Pole to the South Pole. This means that different parts of the globe are tilted towards the sun at different times of the year (or at different times during its orbit).
where M sun is the total mass of the sun, 2 x 10 30 kilograms. We therefore can calculate that the total energy the sun has to burn is around 1.3 x 10 44 Joules. Dividing 3.8 x 10 26 Watts (the rate at which the sun is giving off energy) into this number gives an approximate value of 10 billion years for the sun's lifetime. SUN - Interesting Facts About SunAll the coal, oil, gas, and wood on Earth would only keep the Sun burning for a few days. An area of the Sun's surface the size of a postage stamp shines with the power of 1,500,000 candles. The energy being emitted from 1 square centimeter of the Sun's surface is enough to burn 64 light bulbs of 100 watt.
· The sun is an average-sized yellow star, about 110 times the diameter of The sun is approximately 4.6 billion years old. · Our moon is a small rocky satellite, having about one-quarter the diameter of the Earth and one eightieth its mass. It has extremes of temperature, Sun - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe Sun would be up to 250 times its current size, as big as 1.4 AU (210,000,000 kilometres; 130,000,000 miles) and will swallow up the Earth. Earth's fate is still a bit of a mystery. In the long term, the Earth's future depends on the Sun, and the Sun is going to be fairly stable for the next 5 billion years.
why the Sun is important to the Earth. They make their first entries in their science journals. TIME: 45 minutes Big Ideas The Sun is the major source of energy that controls Earth's environment and supports life. Connections The opening activity sets the stage for think-ing about the Sun and its effects on the Earth. Materials Sun Definition, Composition, Properties, Temperature Sun, star around which Earth and the other components of the solar system revolve. It is the dominant body of the system, constituting more than 99 percent of its entire mass. The Sun is the source of an enormous amount of energy, a portion of which provides Earth with the light and heat necessary to support life.
Sun Earth Ratio (Sun/Earth) Mass (10 24 kg) 1,988,500. 5.9724:333,000. GM (x 10 6 km 3 /s 2) 132,712. 0.39860:333,000. Volume (10 12 km 3) 1,412,000. 1.083:1,304,000. Volumetric mean radius (km) 695,700. 6371. 109.2:Mean density (kg/m 3) 1408. 5514. 0.255:Surface gravity (eq.) (m/s 2) 274.0:9.78:28.0:Escape velocity (km/s) 617.6:11.19:55.2:Ellipticity:0.00005: Sun Facts for Kids - Interesting Facts about the SunLooking at the sun you wouldnt think that its moving but its actually traveling through space at 220 km per second. It takes our sun 225-250 million years to complete an orbit around the Milky Way galaxy. Once sunlight leaves the sun it travels towards Earth at 300,00 km per second and takes eight minutes to arrive on Earths surface.
Composition of the Suns Atmosphere. Lets begin by asking what the solar atmosphere is made of. As explained in Radiation and Spectra, we can use a stars absorption line spectrum to determine what elements are present. It turns out that the Sun contains the same elements as Earth but not in the same proportions. About 73% of the Suns mass is hydrogen, and another VA SOL Science 4.8 Earth, Moon, and Sun SlideShareJul 17, 2013 · Basic Characteristics Size Position Age Makeup Sun 869,959 miles around Center 4.6 billion years Average-sized yellow star Earth 8,000 miles around Third Planet from Sun 4.6 billion years Rocky / Water / Oxygen Moon 2,000 miles around Satellite of Earth 4.6 billion years Rocky Size Position Age Makeup Sun Earth Moon 8.
Dec 22, 2015 · the sun´s output was 70% of what is today in 4,400,000 BC, and there was water on the earth´s surface. If the rate of energy output the sun facts statistics age how - Old Farmer's AlmanacThe Sun is one of 100 billion stars in our Milky Way galaxy. Scientists estimate that the Sun is about 4.5 billion years old, or approximately halfway through its life cycle.. The Sun will continue to live on the hydrogen in its center for a few billion more years with its temperature and size staying about the sameso no surprises in our lifetimes!
Sep 16, 2018 · Solar photons reach Earth about eight minutes after they're freed from the sun's interior, crossing an average of 93 million miles to get herea distance defined as one astronomical unit (AU).


Weekend presentations and lectures look at our missions to the Red Planet
SEATTLE – Mars drives the Museum mad in March with planetary scientists, engineers, space geeks and all manner of people attracted to the Red Planet. Every Saturday in March, the Museum offers lectures from experts in the exploration and study of Mars.March 4, 2 p.m.
Interplanetary Propulsion’s Got Sol: From Hydrazine to Dual-Mode “Green” Thrusters
Mining the Way to Mars
Both presenters are undergraduate researchers in the Advanced Propulsion Laboratory at the University of Washington, and they are cofounders of Scholars Pursuing Academic and Celestial Exploration (SPACE).
March 11, 2 p.m.
The Science and Engineering of Getting People to Mars and Back
Former NASA and Aerojet Rocketdyne rocket scientist Roger Meyers takes us on a technical journey of a round trip to Mars.
March 18, 2 p.m.
Mars 101: Know Your Missions
Carla Bitter was a manager on NASA’s Phoenix Mars Lander Mission. Here she offers a family-friendly, fast-paced presentation about Mars-complete with Red Planet prizes.
March 25, 2 p.m.
Mars 201: Mission Accomplished
Dr. Sanlyn Buxner
Buxner is an Education Specialist and Research Scientist from the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson, Arizona. The Museum’s Mars Madness ends with Buxner highlighting the outstanding achievements and magnificent failures during over 40 years of Mars science and engineering missions.
For Museum information, please call 206-764-5720 or visit www.museumofflight.org
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Make A Date To See The Perseid Meteor Shower
The night sky is a fascinating place – we often forget to look up rather than seeing just what’s in front of us. If a clear night on 11th /12th August, there’s a chance to see the very favourable Perseid meteor shower.
And where better to see it than on Park. We are an official Dark Sky Discovery Site, one of only four in Norfolk, which means there’s a better opportunity for viewing due to lower light pollution. Find out more or ask at Reception for a useful handout which includes a handy star-chart to use on the night.
The peak should be about 10.30pm, with the possibility of seeing one as often as every 60 seconds! (But they are very variable so may be sporadic in timings).
Perseids can also be seen a couple of days either side of the peak – check the forecast for the clearest evening, but nothing will be like the numbers you should see that night. No telescopes required!
What is the Perseid Meteor Shower?
It is made of tiny debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle in the constellation of Perseus. It is a real highlight due to its frequency of meteors and their brightness.
Tips to help spot the shower
- Turn out the lights – reduce the amount of light pollution in the area.
- Give it time – your eyes will need about 20 minutes to adjust to the dark and then it’s a matter of watch and wait!
- Space – find an area you can easily see above the horizon line with a clear line of sight.
Our Dark Sky area on Park is ideal. Tag us in your photos – we’d love to see how you saw the night sky at Kelling.


Planet Nia, located in the M54 globular cluster of the constellation Sagittarius (the Perpetuum Project's logo has been inspired by Sagittarius) is quite similar to Earth in many ways. It is part of a binary star system with two stars orbiting around their common center of mass. From these twin stars, Nia is the fourth planet. The average surface temperature is 19 degrees Celsius and the density of the atmosphere is almost the same as that of Earth.
The planet has exceptionally high water levels, only a mere 17% of the planet’s surface is land. Plate tectonics are very active, so even this small proportion of land is cut into little islands.
Due to the planet’s dense core and the relatively fast rotation, the electrostatically charged oceans dividing islands are impenetrable barriers to every object driven by electricity. On land – contrarily – life flourishes.
Alien species on Nia
Defining this alien life-form is a rather challenging task, for the traditionally meant term “life-form” cannot be used in connection with them. The species shows a significant level of development: by combining technology with natural sciences, they transcend many limits of their lives. The civilization on Nia surprised scientists on several levels.
The newly discovered species forms a strange synthetic lifeform, not dissimilar to the robots we use. In opposition to our “primitive” working robots, this species has developed separate, technologically advanced societies. Like us, they can shape and alter their environment to cater for their needs and their highly-developed industry caters for the production of goods and military needs. Their achievement of the most value to us, however, is the energy production technology which is an invaluable treasure for the energy-hungry Earth.


In Orbit: Harsh Environments of Satellite Applications
As we peer into the vastness of space, it's easy to marvel at the technological marvels orbiting our planet: satellites. This technology serves modern communication, weather forecasting and scientific exploration and endures some of the harshest conditions known to humankind.
Space doesn't just boast icy cold shadows and scorching sunlight – it flaunts both extremes within a single orbit. Satellites must be built to endure these extreme temperature swings, requiring robust insulation and carefully engineered materials to withstand the cosmic climate dance.
Radiation in space is not a mere concern; it's a constant companion. High-energy particles from the sun and cosmic sources can wreak havoc on delicate electronic components, leading to potential malfunctions and data transmission errors. This has given rise to the use of radiation-resistant materials and shielding to protect our satellites from the invisible storm of space radiation.
Weightlessness may sound like a dream, but in space, it presents unique challenges. Fluid dynamics, heat dissipation and material behaviors are altered in microgravity, necessitating specialized designs to navigate these deviations and ensure the smooth operation of satellite systems.
Space Debris and Micrometeoroids
It's not all smooth sailing. Satellites face the constant threat of collisions with space debris and micrometeoroids. To protect against potential damage, engineers employ shielding and strategic repositioning techniques to mitigate these celestial hazards.
EMI and RF Challenges
Even in the vastness of space, the electromagnetic realm is not silent. Satellite electronics must contend with internal and external sources of interference. Strategic shielding and careful design of high-frequency communication systems are paramount to maintaining a clear channel for data transmission.
Limited (Or No) Access
Once a satellite is up there, it’s typically impossible to fix any issues that arise. Limited access for repairs underscores the critical need for reliability and durability in satellite components, emphasizing the importance of thorough testing before launch.
From the vacuum of space to temperature extremes, radiation storms and microgravity, each satellite is a testament to human ingenuity and determination to explore beyond our earthly boundaries. As technology advances, so too will our ability to conquer the challenges of harsh environments in space. If you want to chat with a Radiall expert about our solutions for satellite applications, book a virtual meeting.


Writing about Cosmicomics, seems to me to be a bit overwhelming. It is a collection of short stories about the moon and the Earth, told from a Qfwfq! Qfwfq has witnessed all of the events, as an all-knowing being, recounting them for the reader.
The Distance of the Moon, The tale is about a time when the Earth and the moon were much closer together, so that a group of people would visit the moon to extract a milky substance. The narrator gets stuck on the moon with Captain Vhd Vhd’s wife. He loves her, but she loves his deaf cousin.
She had finally realized that my cousin loved only the Moon, and the only thing she wanted now was to become the Moon, to be assimilated into the object of that extra human love
When the cousin comes to see the moon, the narrator runs down, but the woman, because of her love, stays on the moon forever.
Thoughts I have a special weakness for this tale, because I always found it a mixture of wonderfully charming and a tale of unique love. For example, these quotes
The man at the top of the ladder, as the boat approached the Moon, would become scared and start shouting: ‘Stop! Stop! I’m going to bang my head!’
He is going to bang his head on the Moon, obviously!!
If Rwzfs was playing, it meant he had found something new: in fact, afterwards, exaggerating as usual, they said he had found a pebble
This short story is about the universe forming, as a family living on the nebula feel the changes, the matter coming together. As the universe forms, the members of the family evolve, per say, but of course Rwzfs gets stuck as a nickel and marries the first algae (lol).
Thoughts This story is perhaps even more charming, and mind boggling. Imagine your grandmother just carrying around a piece of the universe and calling it a cushion. I’d hate it too!
A Sign in Space
Discusses the two hundred million years it takes to make a complete revolution of the Galaxy. This story is not my favorite, it is a little bit less descriptively pleasing. Qfwfq makes a sign in space, the first sign ever, and attempts to find it again as they are rotating. He can no longer recognize his sign and lives out some galactic years in sorrow.
All at One Point
Talks about a point in time where everything was concentrated in one point, all of matter,
There was also a cleaning woman–“maintenance staff” she was called –only one, for the whole universe, since there was so little room. To tell the truth, she had nothing to do all day long, not even dusting–inside one point not even a grain of dust can enter–so she spent all her time gossiping and complaining.
Thoughts this is one of my favorite short stories in the collection. Qfwfq describes a community existing at one point, which even he finds confusing. In this community, one of the families is known as an ‘immigrant group,’ which he remarks as funny, because there is only one point,
‘When we go back there,’ he said to me, in a whisper, ‘the thing we have to make sure of is, this time, certain people remain out… You know who I mean: those Z’zus…’


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The planetarium is closed for in-person public and school shows. Click the link below to access our Facebook page. To view our available programs, click the "School Shows" link to your left. The Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Planetarium at Seminole State College of Florida offers live, interactive shows and full-dome video presentations that are unlike any planetarium show you'll ever experience. From traditional star displays and cultural shows that detail the importance of astronomy around the world, to feature presentations that whisk you through the depths of outer space, the planetarium has something for curious stargazers of all ages. The planetarium is also home to the Central Florida Astronomical Society , one of the largest amateur astronomy societies in the Southeast.
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Everything takes its time to happen. Light is not an exception here while it is very fast tho.
WiKi defines light as the radiant energy, usually referring to electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, and is responsible for the sense of sight.
Light travels at the fastest speed allowed by the law of physics (186, 287 miles/sec). But still it takes its time to get from one place to another. So, when we “see” anything, what actually happens is that our eyes detect the light which is either given off or reflected by it. It means that every-every-every object we see around us is in the past already. You are seeing them not as they are now but as they were a tiny, horribly small fraction of the second ago. Of course, light is so fast that over such a short distance it doesn’t really make a difference.
Things change when it comes to stars. The closest star to our planet is the Sun. Because the Sun is 149 600 000 km away from the Earth, it takes sunlight (sun rays) 8 min and 32 sec to get to our planet’s surface. What does it mean for us? Well, for example, if one day sun will die we will be able to see its light for whole 8 minutes and 32 seconds after it has gone.
Let’s go further out, to the next closest star to us, Proxima Centauri. That’s so far away that it takes light four years to get here (it’s four ‘light years’ away). It’s not likely to do so, but if it popped out of existence, exploded or turned into a giant frog right now, we wouldn’t know anything about it for another four years.
Now think about all the other stars up there- most of them are much, much further away: hundreds, thousands, millions and billions of light years away. If a star is a million light years away, and it died a million years ago, we’ll see it die now. If another star died four million years ago but is a hundred million light years away, we’ll still be able to see it for another 96 million years.
What about stars we see?
In fact, there are stars in every direction but we cannot see the ones on the same side as the Sun. Half a year later the stars that were hidden during local noon are visible at local midnight because the Earth has moved so as to show a different “side” to the Sun during that part of the day. This means that constellation (groups of stars) we see will change from winter to autumn.
And still, all these facts above, don’t make stargazing any less romantic.
So cuddle tighter and stay amazed, because all these stars… they shine for you
mood song: Coldplay “Yellow”.


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Other People's Apollo Books
Many books have been published on the American space program in general, and Apollo in particular. Here are a few personal favorites, for some of which I've posted annotations.
Carrying the Fire (1974) by Michael Collins, the Apollo 11 astronaut who didn't land. I consider Collins the most gifted writer among astronauts, and his stories have an insider's view and a humorous conversational tone addressed to general readers, similar to my goals as an author.
A Man on the Moon (1994) by Andrew Chaikin, a masterful narration of all the significant operational details, of the LM and EVA phases particularly, all laid out to challenge but not actually blow away a general reader. There's not much to carp at in the relationship of astronauts and the computer, just a minor niggle here and there. I greatly appreciate Andrew's compliments on my 2010 DASC paper on the Apollo 11 program alarms.
Journey to the Moon (1996) by Eldon C. Hall, my division chief for most of my career at MIT. This more technical book, focusing on the development of Apollo Guidance Computer hardware, is a great resource including many historically valuable photographs. After it came out, I wrote some fairly detailed annotations to amplify or correct several points; these are posted in Ron Burkey's excellent archive.
Moon Lander: How We Developed the Apollo Lunar Module (2001) by Thomas J. Kelly, chief engineer at Grumman. If Apollo was the Moral Equivalent to War, Grumman must have been the gnarliest of trenches. Understanding the combination of technical and political challenges recounted here is essential to anyone who wants to criticize their role. Like Carrying the Fire, above, the insider's view and approach to general readers are similar to my goals.
Apollo (2004) by Charles Murray and Catherine Bly Cox, a definitive end-to-end story of the entire Apollo program -- if "definitive" can be applied to any Apollo account less than encyclopedia-size. It's particularly good on Apollo 12's recovery from the lightning strike at launch.
The Apollo Guidance Computer: Architecture and Operation (2010) by Frank O'Brien, a tech journalist I'd met at MAPLD conferences. It turns out to be a much more valuable source for the spacecraft subsystems that the AGC worked with, than for the AGC itself. I wrote up my largest annotation ever -- 50 pages for a 439-page book -- to correct inaccuracies about the computer's hardware and software. Although that was in essence a long letter to Frank, I may post it if people are interested.
I've covered David Mindell's Digital Apollo on the Manned Space History page, and I guess I'd better mention one non-book, the From the Earth to the Moon videos, extremely well done.


Spring officially begins with the Spring Equinox on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. This event marks the astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
Equinoxes and solstices are opposite on either side of the equator, and the March equinox is also known as the “spring (vernal) equinox” in the Northern Hemisphere and as the “autumnal (fall) equinox” in the Southern Hemisphere.
WHAT IS AN EQUINOX?
An equinox is the moment in which the plane of Earth’s equator passes through the center of the Sun’s disk, which occurs twice each year, around 20 March and 23 September. On an equinox, day and night are of approximately equal duration all over the planet.
At the Vernal Equinox, the Sun crosses the celestial equator on its way north along the ecliptic. All over the world, days and nights are approximately equal. The name equinox comes from Latin words which mean “equal night”—aequus (equal) and nox (night).
Enjoy the increasing sunlight hours, with earlier dawns and later sunsets. See your personalized Sun rise and set calculator.
On the equinox, Earth’s two hemispheres are receiving the Sun’s rays about equally because the tilt of the Earth is zero relative to the Sun, which means that Earth’s axis neither points toward nor away from the Sun. (Note, however, that the Earth never orbits upright, but is always tilted on its axis by about 23.5 degrees.)
Scientific explanation aside, our ancestors were more connected to the Sun than we are today. They observed its pathway across the sky; they tracked how the sunrise, sunset, and daylength changed, using the Sun (and Moon) as a clock and calendar. If you have ever been to Stonehenge or Machu Picchu, you’ll see examples of ancient seasonal markers.
SIGNS OF THE EQUINOX IN NATURE
The vernal equinox signals the beginning of nature’s renewal in the Northern Hemisphere!
- Worms begin to emerge from the earth. In fact, the March Full Moon is called “The Full Worm Moon” for this reason.
- Notice the arc of the Sun across the sky as it shifts toward the north. Birds are migrating northward, along with the path of the Sun.
- Speaking of birds, did you know that the increasing sunlight is what triggers birds to sing? Cool, eh? Enjoy our Bird Songs page.
- Trees, shrubs, and flowers are sensitive to temperature and daylength, too! Since ancient days, people have used them as indicators of when the weather is right for planting. For example: Blooming crocus are your cue to plant radishes, parsnips and spinach. See more of nature’s signs.
- Of course, the longer days bring warmer weather! Both we and the animals around us strip off our clothes and heavy coats!
- Ready, set, plant! March is time to start gardens and sow seeds in many regions. See your personalized Best Planting Dates.


Air pollutants released by rocket launches, re-entry, and space debris have a disproportionate effect on global warming, according to a new study. They also have the potential to undo some of the recovery of the ozone layer achieved by the Montreal Protocol, the 1987 treaty regulating ozone-depleting substances that is considered one of the most successful examples of international environmental action in history.
The findings highlight need to understand the impacts of steadily increasing rocket launches for space exploration and satellite deployment, as well as the potential consequences of a budding space tourism industry.
In the new study, researchers used a 3D computer model of atmospheric chemistry to analyze the effects of space travel on the atmosphere and climate. They collected data on air pollutants released by the 103 space launches that took place in 2019 around the world, as well as those associated with re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere of reusable rockets and space junk.
Rocket launches and re-entry release nitrogen oxides, black carbon (or soot), alumina particles, and chlorine gas. All of these can affect the ozone layer, and black carbon enhances global warming. But we don’t have good quantitative estimates of the effect of most of these chemicals: some are out of date, given the recent growth in rocket launches and space debris, and some have never been done.
The new analysis takes into account the fuel sources used by different rocket systems, and the fact that space launches have been growing at about 5.6% per year since 2003. The researchers also analyzed the effects of a potential space tourism industry, assuming Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin will offer daily visits to the edge of space and SpaceX will send space tourists into orbit weekly.
The advent of a space tourism industry would massively increase the impact of space launches on the atmosphere, the researchers report in the journal Earth’s Future.
Soot from a decade’s worth of space launches at a rate in line with current trends produces 3.9 milliwatts per square meter of warming. But just three years of additional emissions from space tourism brings the total global warming potential of rocket soot to 7.9 milliwatts per square meter.
Rocket launches currently account for about 3% of warming from black carbon, but space tourism would increase this share to 6%. The share of total black carbon emissions would also double, but would be very small overall—rocket launches would account for just 0.02% of all black carbon emissions.
People tend to make one-to-one comparisons between greenhouse gases and air pollutants from space travel and aircraft. But this isn’t correct. “Rockets, unlike other anthropogenic pollution sources, emit gaseous and solid chemicals directly into the upper atmosphere,” the researchers write.
Particle for particle, soot from rockets released in the upper atmosphere is nearly 500 times as efficient at heating the planet as soot released closer to the Earth’s surface, such as from industry or aircraft, they calculated.
Warming from rocket soot would be 8 times greater than that from airplane soot, “even though the cumulative distance traveled by all rockets in the space tourism scenario (∼140,000 km) is 105 times less than that of commercial aircraft in 2019 (61 billion km),” the researchers write.
The impact on the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere would also be substantial. The predicted growth of space tourism could result in the release of enough ozone-depleting pollutants to affect the upper stratospheric ozone layer above the Arctic in spring.
At the end of a decade of space tourism, the researchers calculated, ozone loss in the upper atmosphere would be equivalent to 16% of the ozone layer recovery that has been achieved through the Montreal Protocol.
Currently, the space sector is regulated by neither the Montreal Protocol nor any other international agreement. The world needs to plan ahead for the emergence of space tourism and figure out how to minimize its environmental impact, the researchers say.
Source: Ryan R.G. et al. “Impact of rocket launch and space debris air pollutant emissions on stratospheric ozone and global climate.” Earth’s Future 2022.
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Get ready to embark on an astronomical adventure as we explore the captivating world of the Moon! The Moon, Earth’s nearest celestial neighbor, has mesmerized and fascinated humanity for centuries. Its luminous presence in the night sky has inspired countless myths, legends, and scientific discoveries.
In this trivia quiz, we will delve into the mysteries and wonders of the Moon, testing your knowledge about its formation, phases, surface features, and significant lunar missions. From ancient civilizations’ observations to modern-day space exploration, the Moon holds a special place in our collective imagination and scientific pursuits.
So, fasten your seatbelts and prepare to reach for the stars as we dive into the captivating realm of the Moon!
- What is the average distance between the Earth and the Moon?
The correct answer is 384,400 kilometers.
- 402,336 kilometers
- 356,400 kilometers
- 384,400 kilometers
- 345,600 kilometers
The average distance between the Earth and the Moon is approximately 384,400 kilometers (238,855 miles).
- What is the process that causes the Moon’s synchronous rotation with Earth?
The correct answer is Tidal locking.
- Tidal locking
- Centripetal force
- Orbital resonance
- Gravitational pull
Tidal locking is the result of the Moon’s gravitational interaction with Earth, causing it to always show the same face to our planet.
- What is the name of the first human-made object to touch the Moon?
The correct answer is Luna 2.
- Apollo 11
- Luna 1
- Luna 2
- Sputnik 1
Luna 2, a Soviet spacecraft, was the first human-made object to touch the Moon, crash-landing on its surface in 1959.
- What is the Moon’s diameter compared to Earth’s?
The correct answer is About 1/4.
- About 1/4
- About 1/2
- About 1/8
- About 1/3
The Moon’s diameter is about 3,474 kilometers (2,159 miles), which is roughly 1/4 the diameter of Earth.
- What is the name of the dark, flat areas on the Moon’s surface?
The correct answer is Maria.
Maria, or “seas,” are large, dark, flat areas on the Moon’s surface, formed by ancient volcanic eruptions.
- What is the name of the first human to set foot on the Moon?
The correct answer is Neil Armstrong.
- Neil Armstrong
- Yuri Gagarin
- Michael Collins
- Buzz Aldrin
Neil Armstrong, an American astronaut, was the first human to set foot on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969.
- What is the force of gravity on the Moon compared to Earth?
The correct answer is About 1/6.
- About 1/3
- About 1/4
- About 1/2
- About 1/6
The force of gravity on the Moon is approximately 1/6 that of Earth’s gravity, meaning objects weigh much less on the Moon.
- What is the name of the boundary between the illuminated and dark side of the Moon?
The correct answer is Terminator.
The terminator is the boundary between the illuminated and dark side of the Moon, where the transition from day to night occurs.
- How long does it take for the Moon to orbit Earth?
The correct answer is About 27.3 days.
- About 30 days
- About 24.6 days
- About 27.3 days
- About 29.5 days
The Moon takes approximately 27.3 days to complete one orbit around Earth.
- What is the name of the phenomenon where the Moon appears larger when it is closer to the horizon?
The correct answer is Moon illusion.
- Lunar refraction
- Lunar distortion
- Moon mirage
- Moon illusion
The Moon illusion is a phenomenon where the Moon appears larger when it is closer to the horizon, due to the way our brain perceives its size in relation to objects on Earth.


Critical factors affecting RTK accuracy
The following sections present system limitations and potential problems that could be encountered during RTK operation.
Base station receiver type
CAUTION – Trimble recommends that you always use a Trimble base station with an
The receiver uses a state-of-the-art tracking scheme to collect satellite measurements. The receiver is compatible with all other Trimble RTK-capable systems.
Base station coordinate accuracy
The base station coordinates should be known to within 10 m in the WGS-84 datum for optimal system operation. Incorrect or inaccurate base station coordinates degrade the rover position solution. It is estimated that every 10 m of error in the base station coordinates introduces one part per million error in the baseline vector. This means that if the base station coordinates have a height error of 50 m, and the baseline vector is 10 km, then the additional error in the rover location is approximately 5 cm, in addition to the typical specified error. One second of latitude represents approximately 31 m on the earth surface; therefore, a latitude error of 0.3 seconds equals a 10 m error on the earth’s surface. The same part per million error applies to inaccuracies of the base station’s latitude and longitude coordinates.
Number of visible satellites
A GNSS position fix is similar to a distance resection. Satellite geometry directly impacts the quality of the position solution estimated by the receiver. The Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) is designed so that at least five satellites are above the local horizon at all times. For many times throughout the day, as many as eight or more satellites might be above the horizon. Because the satellites are orbiting, satellite geometry changes during the day, but repeats from day-to-day.
A minimum of four satellites are required to estimate user location and time. If more than four satellites are tracked, then an over-determined solution is performed and the solution reliability can be measured. The more satellites used, the greater the solution quality and integrity.
The Position Dilution Of Precision (PDOP) provides a measure of the prevailing satellite geometry. Low PDOP values, in the range of 4.0 or less, indicate good satellite geometry, whereas a PDOP greater than 7.0 indicates that satellite geometry is weak.
Even though only four satellites are needed to form a three-dimensional position fix, RTK initialization demands that at least five common satellites must be tracked at base and rover sites. Furthermore, L1 (and L2, for dual-frequency RTK) carrier phase data must be tracked on the five common satellites for successful RTK initialization. Once initialization has been gained, a minimum of four continuously tracked satellites must be maintained to produce an RTK solution.
When additional constellations such as GLONASS are tracked, one of the satellites will be used to resolve the timing offsets between that constellation and the GPS constellation. Tracking additional satellites will aid in the RTK solution.
The elevation mask stops the receiver from using satellites that are low on the horizon. Atmospheric errors and signal multipath are largest for low elevation satellites. Rather than attempting to use all satellites in view, the receiver uses a default elevation mask of 10 degrees. By using a lower elevation mask, system performance may be degraded.
Environmental factors that impact GNSS measurement quality include:
High ionospheric activity can cause rapid changes in the GNSS signal delay, even between receivers a few kilometers apart. Equatorial and polar regions of the earth can be affected by ionospheric activity. Periods of high solar activity can therefore have a significant effect on RTK initialization times and RTK availability.
The region of the atmosphere up to about 50 km is called the troposphere. The troposphere causes a delay in the GNSS signals which varies with height above sea level, prevailing weather conditions, and satellite elevation angle. The receiver includes a tropospheric model which attempts to reduce the impact of the tropospheric error. If possible, try to locate the base station at approximately the same elevation as the rover.
Signal obstructions limit the number of visible satellites and can also induce signal multipath. Flat metallic objects located near the antenna can cause signal reflection before reception at the GNSS antenna. For phase measurements and RTK positioning, multipath errors are about 1 to 5 cm. Multipath errors tend to average out when the roving antenna is moving while a static base station may experience very slowly changing biases. If possible, locate the base station in a clear environment with an open view of the sky. If possible use an antenna with a ground plane to help minimize multipath.
The receiver provides good radio interference rejection. However, a radio or radar emission directed at the GNSS antenna can cause serious degradation in signal quality or complete loss of signal tracking. Do not locate the base station in an area where radio transmission interference can become a problem.
Operating range refers to the maximum separation between base and rover sites. Often the characteristics of the data link determine the RTK operating range. There is no maximum limit on the baseline length for RTK with the receiver, but accuracy degrades and initialization time increases with range from the base. Specifications given for receivers specify the distance within which those specifications are valid, and specifications are not given beyond that range.


Is there life on Mars? Maybe not yet, but novels such as Kim Stanley Robinson’s Mars trilogy envision the colonisation and terraforming of the planet in the near future. In light of the recent film adaptation of The Martian and growing interest in exploring the Red Planet, READ interviewed Mars One finalist Hannah Earnshaw on how literature has influenced her own mission to get to that other world. Robinson’s trilogy was a particular source of inspiration for Hannah. She discusses her personal connection to the books and her thoughts on extraterrestrials on this distant world.
What initially drew you to the Mars trilogy?
Honestly, back when I first read the first book [Red Mars], I was simply looking for some sci-fi to read and was interested by the premise. After picking up Red Mars, I was quite struck by the idea of a story not just about the first people to land on Mars, but about the people who endeavoured to make a home there. I was very impressed with the amount of thought that went into every aspect of the story – it was like a history of the future, and I found that very appealing because it made the settlement of Mars and all that would result suddenly seem like something that could feasibly happen in my lifetime.
Do you identify with any of the main characters? Will their interpretation play an insightful role during your mission?
It is an interesting look at the pitfalls I may need to avoid, and a reminder that each of us will need each other as a support network to help us through the difficulties of living somewhere so new and remote.
On reading Red Mars nowadays, I do find myself cheering on the Russian socialist Arkady Bogdanov, who from the beginning wants Mars to be independent – its own society that isn’t just a remote settlement of Earth. In many ways he’s an idealist, and he later instigates the first independence revolution of Mars, but I hope that by the time that we leave that sort of idea is not quite as radical as it is in the books and that we will be free from the start to define our own society and culture. Another character I identify with on a personal level is Michel Duval, the mission psychiatrist, who is a somewhat melancholic introvert, and I recognise some of my own personality in him. He ends up becoming quite homesick and enters a spiral of depression early on. While I don’t think I would suffer homesickness to the same extent, it is an interesting look at the pitfalls I may need to avoid, and a reminder that each of us will need each other as a support network to help us through the difficulties of living somewhere so new and remote.
The trilogy is interested in the idea of terraforming Mars. Do you see this as a possibility, or purely science fiction?
I think we will inevitably change Mars just by being there, and introduce bacterial life that could eventually adapt to survive on the surface. The trilogy describes a process of terraforming that is very fast, but it is certainly possible that we will develop technology to change the surface of the planet into something to live on over a very long period of time. I suppose the key question is whether we will choose to do so. In the story, the ‘Reds’ want the planet to remain as untouched as possible are vastly outnumbered by the ‘Greens’ who support terraforming. In reality it might be different, but either way we will have to negotiate around differences in opinion.
The Mars trilogy speculates about the colonisation of other moons and planets in the solar system as well. Do you foresee this as likely? Where would we go from Mars?
I think that too will be inevitable after a time, especially once we have a good grasp of ferrying things from one place to another and setting up self-sufficient bases in a hostile environment, since that knowledge can then be applied to more challenging situations such as the moons of Jupiter or Saturn. I could see people going to Europa to try to find life there in the subsurface oceans. I think, however, that there will be a limit to the hostility of a planet or moon that we could try to survive on. Eventually, interstellar travel would be required if we wanted to seek out more worlds to explore and settle.
Do you think that the Mars trilogy presents the colonisation of Mars as more ‘utopian fiction’ with the evolution and positive transformation of the planet over a given period of time, or do you think there are dystopian aspects to it as well?
I think it is generally utopian. While it is brought about through disagreement, struggle and war, the nature of the Martian politics and economics by the end of the third book [Blue Mars] definitely seems to stem from an authorial discontent with capitalism and how the world works today, suggesting a more just and fair ecology-based social and political structure in the future. And the eventual surface of Mars, as it becomes possible to walk and breathe upon it without suits, and the strange, almost alien cultures of the younger generations of native Martians are all portrayed as uncannily different from Earth, but in a way that is hopeful and optimistic for the future.
Andy Weir’s recent novel The Martian features an astronaut who becomes stranded on Mars and must use his survivalist skills and instincts in order to survive. Is his story a possibility with the Mars One scenario?
It certainly presents a lot of ideas for the sheer number of things that could go wrong on a Mars mission. The difference for us is that there will be no return mission for us to catch, but circumstances in which we need to use science to figure out a problem will certainly happen. I just hope we’ll have more to eat than potatoes!
In his book Pale Blue Dot, Carl Sagan writes ‘Look again at that dot [Earth]. That’s here. That’s home. That’s us. On it everyone you love, everyone you ever heard of, every human being who ever was, lived out their lives.’ Leaving Earth behind is such a huge step because it’s all we’ve ever known. Where do we begin to create an identity for ourselves on Mars?
We’ll have our own in-jokes and references and experiences that will be unique to people living on Mars, which will eventually evolve into a Martian identity. But I do think it will be the next generations that will truly be Martian natives.
The Mars trilogy gradually builds up a mythology of Mars that stems out of the stories the colonists make for themselves, of Big Man and the Ka, [who are] imaginary natives on Mars. I imagine a similar thing will start to happen for us – we’ll have our own in-jokes and references and experiences that will be unique to people living on Mars, which will eventually evolve into a Martian identity. But I do think it will be the next generations that will truly be Martian natives – everyone coming from Earth will take baggage with them, and we won’t be able to escape that.
Thinking about H.G. Wells’s leathery invaders in The War of the Worlds, do you think you’ll encounter other life forms on Mars? Do you think Earth would be ready for an extraterrestrial attack or encounter?
I think the most likely possibility is bacterial life [existing] a few metres below the Martian surface. It would be incredibly exciting to find, but it’s highly unlikely that we would find more complex life forms than that! If there was some sort of alien attack, I think Earth could defend itself, although I’m not convinced that Earth is in a state to be able to diplomatically handle an encounter with a new civilisation. I think there’s a lot that needs to be sorted out amongst ourselves first, and maybe settlements on Mars might help us do that!


Starry Skies and a Big Surprise!05 Nov 2019
We hope everyone had a lovely half term break.
This half term our topic is called 'Starry Skies' and we will begin by learning about space and then launch into Christmas in the last few weeks.
This afternoon we started our topic by discovering a surprising scene on the playground, we found the wreckage of a space ship! We then discussed where it was from and who might have travelled in it by reading the book 'Beegu'. We also got to try some astronaut food brought in by Henry! It was a very exciting afternoon.« Previous Page


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Astronaut Training Office-Johnson Space
by the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources
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Astronaut candidate teams (the Penguins) acquired 18.5 km of gravity data during a planetary exploration simulation cooperatively conducted by JSC/NASA and the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources (NMBGMR), a division of New Mexico Tech, in Taos, New Mexico during the summer of 1999. The geophysical exercise and a geological field trip in the region are elements of the Earth sciences and remote sensing training provided to astronaut candidates by Office of Earth Sciences at JSC. The exercise served two purposes: 1) To train astronaut candidates in geological/geophysical field exploration techniques with direct relevance for lunar and planetary exploration; and, 2) To assist in the delineation of subsurface faults, as part of an ongoing NMBGMR hydrogeologic assessment of the Taos Valley. Both of those goals were met and surpassed.
Hans Schlegel (kneeling) and Clay Anderson measure gravity under the supervision of Tony Lupo. The Taos Range is in the background.
Thirty-one members of the 1998 astronaut candidate class are now experienced in collecting gravity data to define buried faults in the context of a ground-water investigation. All readily mastered the technique and recognized the potential of the method for planetary exploration particularly of Mars, where windblown sand covers a highly varied landscape. The recent discovery of relatively young Martian landforms (also see Science v.288, p. 2330-2335--pdf version), which suggest that liquid water exists at shallow depths, raises the possibility that geophysical surveys might help characterize Martian subsurface hydrogeology. Also, the 1999 discovery of magnetic stripes on Mars, perhaps analogous to those that record seafloor rifting on Earth, suggests that gravity surveys could reveal significant buried Martian structures.
One or more of the Penguins astronauts may step on Earth's Moon or Mars, but most will help direct those missions from Earth. They will know at least one investigative technique, they will have helped plan a geophysical traverse, and they will have a sense of the time required for scientifically rigorous planetary exploration. Future geological training will build upon this experience and address varied scientific objectives, as candidate sites for lunar and Martian exploration are selected.
Successful human missions to the planets and the Moon arise from a vigorous exploration culture on Earth. Long before launch, explorers will require the commitment, support, and understanding of their coworkers. The Taos training program was the first step towards instructing astronaut explorers in geophysical methods appropriate for planetary exploration, and a substantive step toward building an exploration culture within and beyond NASA.
As a result of the Bureau of Geology contribution to astronaut training, NASA awarded the Bureau of Geology its coveted Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Group Achievement Award in a surprise presentation at the spring meeting of the New Mexico Geological Society. The award, presented by geologist astronaut Jim Reilly, was announce in a NM Tech press release and picked up by several newspapers in New Mexico and Colorado.
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Meteor shower tonight massachusetts. The night sky has always fascinated humanity, inspiring countless myths, legends, and scientific discoveries. One of the most breathtaking phenomena to grace our heavens is the meteor shower, a display of shooting stars that captures our imagination and reminds us of the vastness of the universe.
What is a Meteor Shower?
A meteor shower is a celestial event in which numerous meteors or “shooting stars” streak across the night sky, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. These meteors are small fragments of debris that enter the Earth’s atmosphere and burn up upon contact, producing a bright streak of light. While individual meteors can be seen any night, a meteor shower is characterized by an increased frequency of meteors over a short period.
Why Do Meteor Showers Occur?
Meteor showers occur when the Earth passes through the debris left behind by a comet. Comets, as they journey through the solar system, leave behind a trail of dust and rocky particles. When Earth’s orbit intersects with this debris, the particles enter our atmosphere and ignite due to friction, creating the luminous streaks we see as shooting stars.
Types of Meteor Showers
Various meteor showers throughout the year are associated with a specific comet. Some well-known meteor showers include the Perseids, Geminids, and Quadrantids. The Perseids, for instance, are associated with the comet Swift-Tuttle and are known for their bright and numerous meteors.
The Science Behind Meteor Showers
The science behind meteor showers is a captivating blend of astronomy and physics. As these tiny particles of debris enter the Earth’s atmosphere at incredible speeds, they experience intense heat due to air resistance. This heat causes the particles to vaporize, creating the luminous trails we see as meteors.
Best Meteor Shower Viewing Locations in Massachusetts
Massachusetts offers a range of excellent spots for meteor shower watching. Head to areas with minimal light pollution, such as state parks or remote rural locations, to maximize your viewing experience. Popular spots include the Berkshire Mountains, Cape Cod National Seashore, and the Quabbin Reservoir.
Tips for Meteor Shower Watching
- Arrive Early: Find a comfortable spot well before the peak viewing hours.
- Bring Supplies: Pack blankets, chairs, warm clothing, and refreshments.
- Patience is Key: Meteor showers can have lulls; stay patient for the best views.
- Stay Up to Date: Monitor weather and sky conditions for the best experience.
Preparation for the Meteor Shower
Preparing for a meteor shower involves more than just showing up. Check the weather forecast, dress warmly, and ensure you’re equipped with a flashlight (with a red filter to preserve night vision) and a star map app to help you identify constellations.
What to Bring for the Ultimate Experience
For the ultimate meteor shower experience, consider bringing:
- Telescope or Binoculars: Get a closer look at the moon and planets.
- Camera: Capture the magical moments to cherish forever.
- Snacks and Drinks: Stay nourished and hydrated throughout the event.
Photographing the Meteor Shower
Photographing a meteor shower requires some preparation. Use a tripod for stability, set your camera to a high ISO setting, and choose a wide-angle lens. Experiment with different exposure times to capture the meteors’ light trails.
Meteor Shower Etiquette
Respect fellow stargazers by following proper meteor shower etiquette:
- Keep Noise Down: Avoid disturbing others with loud conversations or music.
- Dim Your Lights: Use a red flashlight and turn off the car headlights.
- Leave No Trace: Clean up and leave the viewing area pristine.
The Connection Between Meteor Showers and Space Debris
Meteor showers are a visible reminder of the ongoing dance between Earth and the cosmos. They remind us that our planet is part of a more extensive system where even the most minor debris from comets can create breathtaking light displays.
As the night falls and the meteor shower graces our skies, take a moment to connect with the wonders of the universe. These celestial events remind us of our place in the cosmos and inspire awe and curiosity. So, gather your loved ones, find a cozy spot, and let the magic of the meteor shower transport you to the far reaches of space.
- Q: When is the next meteor shower in Massachusetts?
- A: The next meteor shower visible in Massachusetts is the Perseids in August.
- Q: Can I watch the meteor shower from my backyard?
- A: You should find a location away from light pollution for the best experience.
- Q: What time should I start watching the meteor shower?
- A: The peak viewing hours are usually after midnight, but it’s recommended to start observing as soon as the sky darkens.
- Q: Do I need a telescope to see the meteor shower?
- A: No, meteor showers are best observed with the naked eye as they cover a large sky area.
- Q: Are meteor showers dangerous to Earth?
- A: No, the particles that create meteor showers are tiny and burn up upon entry into the atmosphere, posing no threat to Earth.


19-20 July, Midlands Arts Centre
I am really excited to be collaborating with immersive theatre company Little Earthquake in commemorating the 50 year anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon-landing. Rocket Fuel will present this groundbreaking mission as one single spectacular event combining performance, sound, projection, live cameras and food. A veritable feast for all the senses.
Audiences will be treated to an in-flight meal inspired by Neil Armstrong’s actual meal plan including a pre-blast-off breakfast briefing will be accompanied by a deliciously designed cocktail. This will be followed by some stellar courses throughout the journey into space including a delicious dessert to coincide with Neil and Buzz’s Moonwalk, and a signature drink to capture the moment of splashdown. The menu has been developed with my all-time favourite chef and partner in crime Chris Hughes and his team – so you’re guaranteed something truly out of this world!
Following the performance guests will also have the chance to buy a range of cosmic cocktails from a pop-up space bar as well as the opportunity to snap a stellar selfie with the astronauts.
Rocket Fuel is suitable for vegetarians however, please note that, due to the complexity of the event, we cannot accommodate food allergies and intolerances but will try and adapt the menu accordingly with advance notice (at least 2 weeks before the performance). To discuss your requirements, or for more information, contact the Rocket Fuel team at email@example.com
Rocket Fuel is a collaboration between Little Earthquake and Kaye Winwood. It is part of MoonFest – a nine-day programme of moon inspired events, performances, screenings and activities created with artists, academics and audience members. More information here


Starry Horizons Date: November 3, 2018 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm Venue: Swinton Bivouac Blast off on a spectacular journey through space as you look deep into the night’s sky. Step into Hidden Horizons’ inspirational planetarium dome to learn about the amazing Universe and view the stunning constellation of stars. Hourly sessions from 5.30pm, with the last session at 8.30pm. £12 adult, £8 child (5-12 year olds), under 5’s free. To book, call the events team on 01765 680972 or email firstname.lastname@example.org Remember, Remember… Make an evening out of it at Swinton Bivouac and stay to celebrate Bonfire Night. The Bistro Cafe will be serving burgers and hot dogs with hot drinks and alcoholic beverages throughout the evening. With plenty of sweet treats, toast your own marshamallows, wrap up warm and don’t forget the gloves for sparklers! The Guy will be lit at 6.30pm.


Since time immemorial people were fascinated by heavenly bodies like the sun, moon and the stars. Observing and studying them, the ancient people could determine the ideal time to plant and harvest crops, predict the weather and the tides, and navigate unfamiliar places. They also used celestial bodies to foretell the future as well as good and bad omens. For these reasons the ancients believe that heavenly bodies have a power of control over their lives, and they worshipped them and even considered them as gods.
Ancient societies such as Anatolian, Sumerian, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Mesopotamian, Mayan and Chinese included the gods and goddesses of the sun, moon and the stars in their pantheon. The sun and the moon were depicted either as a male or female depending on the society they were worshipped in. In most cases they were depicted as spouses with the stars as their children.
Of all celestial bodies in the sky it is the moon, which reflects the light of the sun that is the most visible because it is very proximate to the earth. It can even be seen in a bright sunny day. The worship of the moon god was most prevalent in the areas of Babylonia especially during the biblical times. A cult of the moon god Sin was established and temples of him were built in Ur and in Harran. The cult spread to other areas that stretched from Anatolia to Arabia. The name of the place Sinai is believed to have been derived from Sin, one of the ancient moon gods.
In Akkad the people called the moon god as Nannar. He was known as Sin in Sumer. His consort was Ningal and their children were Shamash and Ishtar. The latter was the goddess of the planet Venus. She was also the goddess of fertility, sexual love and war. During the reign of Nabudinus, the last king of Babylon, he attempted to replace Marduk, the sun god and the chief of god of the pantheon, with Sin.
Sin was regarded as the father of the gods and creator of all things. His emblem was the crescent moon, the horns of a great bull and the number 30 which correspond to the lunar month. Sin and his children Shamash and Ishtar were triad of deities. A festivity of Sin was celebrated with the sighting of the new moon.
The moon deity can be male or female and was called different names in several places. The moon goddess was called by the Greeks as either Artemis or Selene, while the Romans called her Diana or Luna. In Arabia the moon god was called Hubal who was supreme of the 360 gods. The common symbol of those gods or goddesses was the crescent moon.
In Canaan, the god of fertility and the chief god was Baal. The word “Baal” originally meant owner or lord. The word was later used to refer to any false god or the demon. There are many verses in the Bible that pertain to the worship of celestial bodies. One of them is Deuteronomy 17:3 which says: “Who has gone and served other gods and worshipped them, either the sun or the moon or any of the host in heaven, which I have not commanded.” Therefore, it is an abomination to the true God if people worship any of the heavenly objects. The demons want to be worshipped too, and they can fulfill their desire through false gods which were represented with the heavenly bodies.
Some people give meaning and superstition to the appearance of the moon in the sky. The full moon is associated with the coming out of werewolves and other evil spirits and other phases of the moon are associated with good or bad luck. It is also believed that behavior of some people with mental issue is affected by the phase of the moon. It is where the word “lunatic” was derived in reference to the Roman moon goddess Luna.
The spread of modern religions particularly Christianity and Islam effectively ended the old practice of celestial body worship. The gods or goddesses of the heavenly bodies are myths, and the cults of the moon god are now a thing of the past.


Plenty of months in the previous, the James Webb Space Telescope added one different fundamental scientific discovery to its rising itemizing: the first detection of indicators of carbon dioxide in the atmospheres of an exoplanet.
Although the exoplanet may certainly not harbor life as everyone knows it, the worthwhile discovery of carbon dioxide supplies researchers hope that associated observations is likely to be made on rocky objects which is likely to be further hospitable to life.
“My first thought was, Wow, we even have a possibility of detecting the atmospheres of terrestrial planets,” acknowledged Natalie Batalha, a professor on the School of California, Santa Cruz, and a complete lot of collaborating Webb researchers. Considered one of many of us on the endeavor wrote on Twitter.
Their analysis of exoplanet WASP-39 will shortly be printed in the journal Nature.
“For me, this opens the door to future analysis of super-Earths (larger than Earth nonetheless smaller than Neptune) and even Earth-sized planets,” acknowledged Pierre-Olivier Lagage, an astrophysicist on the Commissariat. to atomic energy (CEA). AFP.
The detection of carbon dioxide may additionally help scientists be taught further in regards to the formation of WASP-39, NASA acknowledged in a press launch. Orbiting its star every 4 Earth days, the exoplanet has 1 / 4 of Jupiter’s mass nonetheless 1.3 events its diameter.
Its orbital frequency and big atmosphere make WASP-39 a brilliant candidate for early testing of Webb’s state-of-the-art infrared sensor, often known as NIRSpec.
Each time the exoplanet passes in entrance of its star, it blocks an practically imperceptible amount of sunshine.
Nevertheless on the perimeter of the planet, a small amount of sunshine passes by the use of the atmosphere.
Webb’s extraordinarily delicate NIRSpec can detect tiny modifications in the atmosphere in delicate, allowing scientists to search out out its gas composition.
Hubble and Spitzer have already detected water vapor, sodium and potassium in WASP-39’s atmosphere, nonetheless due to Webb and its NIRSpec instrument, carbon dioxide can now be added to that itemizing.
“This is usually a specific second that crosses an vital threshold in exoplanet science,” Johns Hopkins researcher Zafar Rustamkulov acknowledged in a NASA press launch.


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being an introvert is really hard because there is no polite way to tell someone that you’re in a bad mood because you’re exhausted from socializing.
CAN WE ALL APPRECIATE THAT THIS HAPPENED PLEASE
Breeze, a 10-day old Dartmoor Hill pony, was found in a state of shock and suffering from severe malnutrition and dehydration by a farmer in England’s Devon County. According to The Mare and Foal Sanctuary website, the foal’s mother was nowhere to be found. The organization rescued him and brought him back to the sanctuary where he received extensive care and nutrition but without his mother, Breeze was lonely. After an appeal to find the pony a new companion, Breeze was given a giant 4-foot stuffed teddy bear with which to snuggle — appropriately called Buttons. Article | Video | Photos: SWNS.
At the heart of a big galaxy lies a big black hole, regions so dense with matter that not even light can escape their gravitational grip. Little galaxies have little black holes — or so scientists thought.
Consider M60-UCD1, an ultra-compact dwarf galaxy located about 55 million light-years from Earth in the Virgo cluster. Despite its diminutive stance, the galaxy appears to harbor a supermassive black hole, one more fitting in a galaxy 80 times bigger.
The discovery may help resolve a long-standing mystery about ultra-compact dwarf galaxies, which are densely packed, spherical conglomerations of stars. Read more


At Yeadon Space Agency, we’ve been generating some new ideas for a unique spatial phenomenon. Our intention is to create the straightest possible line in the space-time continuum — right here on Earth — in order to reveal the warped, wondrous relationship that exists between space-time, mass, and gravity. And, our creation just might be the flattest place on Earth.
Around our great planet, there already exist a vast number of natural and manmade surfaces that are extraordinarily level. In addition to familiar city streets and squares, an assortment of perfectly still glacier lakes might readily come to mind, or perhaps the sublime Salar de Uyuni salt flat in Bolivia. The place that we envision would be much, much flatter than all of these.
Our intent is to cut a straight line through the curvature of the Earth, to create a 30 mile (~ 50 km) long segment that takes the form of a broad trail carved into the surface of a dry playa desert, such as Nevada’s remote Black Rock Desert. Each end of the trail would originate at the surface of the desert, however the midpoint of the trail would be 160 feet (~ 50 m) below grade, due to the curvature of the Earth. As visitors enter the trail and begin their journey toward its midway point, they will effectively be descending “downhill” until they reach the middle. Conversely, one will not be able to avoid having to walk “uphill” in order to ascend to the Earth’s surface again, even though they are moving along a perfectly flat plane — the flattest place on Earth.
This gravitational warp would also be apparent if the channel were to be occasionally filled with water. The water would gather at the middle of the trail, and would be pushed up as gravity bends it to follow the curvature of the Earth’s surface. Standing at either end of the passage and looking down its length, one will notice a notch in the horizon where the route is carved into the Earth. This means that, during certain times of the year, the sun will rise earlier and set later along this secluded desert trail.
Image Credits: Jayel Aheram, Mike Baird, T. Bobosh, Carl Curman, Jody Digger, Steve Jurvetson, Library of Congress, Robert Montgomery, NASA, Photo Verulam, Pedro Szekely, QNR, Blieu Song, Tahoenathan, Takashi, Wendy Thompson, and Yeadon Space Agency
Music Credit: “Easy Lemon” by Kevin MacLeod


NASA, the European Space Agency and other space agencies have been very busy exploring the solar system. Astronomy professor Dan Bakken will fill us in both on data from recent missions and exciting upcoming launches.
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Update #1: The GPM altitude boost will begin with the first burn on November 7, 2023 at 1420 UTC. On the following day, November 8, 2023 at 1721 UTC, a secondary burn lasting approximately 10 minutes will take place to correct the eccentricity of the satellite orbit. After a settling period of about 20 minutes, the GPM orbit adjustments will be complete and the satellite will have stabilized. Based on this schedule it is expected that GMI data will return to normal by 1751 UTC on November 8, 2023
The DPR data outage will start with the orbit raising and will last approximately 2 months until early January.
Topic: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core outages due to altitude raising
Date/Time Issued: November 7, 2023 1409 UTC
Product(s) or Data Impacted: GPM Microwave Imager (GMI), and Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) data products
Date/Time of Initial Impact: November 7, 2023 1420 UTC
Date/Time of Expected End: January 1, 2024
Length of Outage: Up to 60 days for GPM DPR data
Details/Specifics of Change: The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory satellite will undergo altitude raising during the period of November 7 - 8, 2023. The altitude will increase from the current 405 km to 435 km in order to extend mission life. The GPM Core mission includes two primary instruments, the GPM Microwave Imager (GMI) and Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR). This activity will have impacts on data products from both of these instruments.
A complete outage of the DPR near real-time radar and combined products will occur from the start of the altitude raising on November 7, 2023 until late December or early January 2024. During this near 2-month period of time, changes to the algorithm allowing for proper handling of the altitude adjustment will be made by the NASA GPM team.
GMI data will continue to be produced during the 2 days of altitude raising, however some degradation is possible due to the increasing footprint and incidence angle during the altitude adjustment. The GMI data will return to normal quality by November 9, 2023. Products that will be impacted by any degradation to the GMI data include: MIRS, Blended Hydro, GPM BUFR, AutoSnow, GMASI Daily Snow and Ice, ADT and eTRaP.
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Ellen what the fuck happened in 1998
ellen degeneres came out in 1997
aight look i’ve been playing the flute for ten goddamn years. i can play this without the beatboxing. i can beatbox. but the air capacity required to do this well literally nearly knocked me out. this dude has either gotta be an aerobic superstar or have lungs the size of a small elephant’s
This is the best idea for a restaurant. - Imgur
I DON’T THINK IT’S LITERALLY POSSIBLE FOR ME TO LIKE OR FAV OR UPVOTE THIS ENOUGH
I would like to see more of these.
Is this not a thing in America?
It’s a thing all over here in Australia. You get a wrist band. Means you can buy no booze, but you get free soft drink.
there are no friends when playing board games i am here to win
The beauty of makeup artistry.
While your institution of learning might be plenty interesting by muggle standards, what could be better than attending a school of magic? Unfortunately, their financial aid is lacking…
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If you’ve ever wondered when Jupiter will next be aligned with Mars, Van Cleef & Arpels has a watch that will tell you. Its new Midnight Planetarium Poetic Complication watch has six rotating disks, each bearing a tiny sphere representing one of the six planets visible with the naked eye.
The disks rotate at different speeds so that each sphere makes one revolution around the dial in the time it takes the actual planet it represents – Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter or Saturn – to orbit the sun. Mercury in 88 days, Venus in 224, Earth in a year, Mars in 687 days, Jupiter in 12 years and Saturn in 29. It’s a very complex watch and a true display of supreme watchmaking. Time is indicated by a shooting-star symbol rotating around the dial’s circumference. Leveraging the brand’s specialty in jewelry, each of the planets are represented by precious and semi-precious stones, ranging from red jasper to serpentine and turquoise. An even more extravagant edition is available with baguette-cut diamonds set into the bezel.
The planet module was designed by Christian van der Klaauw, renowned for his movements featuring astronomical indications. The movement is self-winding and contains 396 components. The case is 44 mm in diameter and made of rose gold. The dial is made of aventurine and the planets of semiprecious stones. Price: about $245,000; a diamond-set version will be about $330,000.
A study in brand minimalism
Jesus, I find the minimalized ones SO relaxing.
I looove all of the second to last ones. Still a touch of style and unique “branding,” but still very minimalist.


Located at the University of Nevada, Reno and just a quick drive away from Reno homes, the Fleischmann Planetarium and Space Center is the perfect place to plan a day trip. Creatively designed to encourage learning while entertaining, all will enjoy the Planetarium Exhibit Hall and its various displays. Explore the Deep Space exhibit complete with a black hole simulator and NASA video program with weekly updates.
The Living Space section explains how astronauts adapt to space life and shows how the earth looks from orbit. Other exhibits depict the moon and solar system. Residents of Reno homes who frequent the Planetarium are amazed by the Fulldome digital shows highlighting the scientific wonder of the universe and planets. The Legends of the Night Sky: Orion is a family favorite, and other shows bring the mystery of the universe to life delighting all and encouraging curiosity.
Finish off your day with a stop in the gift shop and choose from a great selection of one of a kind space and science gifts, books, and other products. The Fleischmann Planetarium and Space Center offers unique birthday party packages with age appropriate science activities perfect for budding young scientists who live in Reno or nearby. Go to Fleischmann Planetarium for current hours and show listings.


Buzz Aldrin Signed Autobiography ‘Look To The Stars’
Buzz Aldrin takes readers on a journey through the history of space exploration. As one of a handful of astronauts to have walked on the moon, Buzz Aldrin has a unique perspective of space. And he serves as an amazing guide as he introduces us to the pioneers of space. From Copernicus to the Wright brothers, from the Apollo program to dreams of future travel, he reminds us that mankind has always looked to the stars.
Signed in blue pen on the title page, also signed by the author in black pen. New, unread, hardback book.
Great collectors item.
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