How to Drive Space Shuttle Endeavour Down the Streets of Los Angeles
Even though the space shuttle is capable of circling the Earth in just 90 minutes, getting Space Shuttle Endeavour to…
Unifying The Quantum Principle – Flowing Along In Four Dimensions
[/caption] In 1988, John Cardy asked if there was a c-theorem in four dimensions. At the time, he reasonably expected…
Timelapse: The Spirit Rover’s Entire Journey on Mars
In just under 3 minutes, this timelapse video uses 3,418 different images taken by Spirit's front-right Hazcam to give an…
LISA Pathfinder – Surfing Gravity Waves
[/caption] Do you remember the LISA mission? I do! The proposed launch for this unique vision is slated for 2014…
Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks – November 17-19, 2011
[/caption] Are you ready for a good, predictable meteor shower? Then break out your favorite skywatching gear because the 2011…
Saturn’s Moon Plays Hide-and-Seek With Cassini
[/caption] Taken during the Cassini spacecraft's October 1 flyby of Saturn's ice-spewing moon, this image – released today – shows…
Exploring the Atmosphere of Exoplanet WASP-14b
[/caption] First discovered in 2008, WASP 14b is an interesting exoplanet. It is roughly seven times as massive as Jupiter,…
Soyuz Launches to Station amid Swirling Snowy Spectacular
[/caption] The future survival and fate of the International Space Station was on the line and is now firmly back…
The Holidays Are Coming! A Beginner’s Guide to Telescopes
The holidays are fast approaching, and you may be looking for gift ideas for your friends, loved ones and even…
Seeing the Phases of Exoplanets
[/caption] Everyone is familiar with the fact that the moon changes phases. But what many don't know is that planets…