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Adventures With Starblinker
Observational astronomy is a study in patience. Since the introduction of the telescope over four centuries ago, steely-eyed observers have…
Challenge Yourself! See an Astronomical Event that Only Happens Once Every 26 Years
Update: It’s off. This past weekend, the AAVSO issued Special Notice #395 calling off the campaign to observe Alpha Comae…
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Student Scientists Get Second Chance to Fly Experiments to ISS Aboard Falcon 9 After Antares Loss
Student Space Flight teams at NASA Wallops - Will Refly on SpaceX CRS 5 Science experiments from these students representing…
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Hearing the Early Universe’s Scream: Sloan Survey Announces New Findings
Imagine a single mission that would allow you to explore the Milky Way and beyond, investigating cosmic chemistry, hunting planets, mapping galactic…
Calling All Volunteers to Help Digitize Astronomical History
An old brick building on Harvard’s Observatory Hill is overflowing with rows of dark green cabinets — each one filled…
ISEE-3 Completes Lunar Flyby, Begins a Citizen Science Program
The journey began on August 12, 1978 from Cape Canaveral on a Delta II launch vehicle. Now after 36 years…
Contact With 36-Year Old Spacecraft Results in Dancing, Hugs. Now Comes Even Bigger Challenge
What is it like to make contact with a 36-year old dormant spacecraft? “The intellectual side of you systematically goes…
Want to Measure the Distance to the Moon Yourself? Now You Can!
Astronomy is a discipline pursued at a distance. And yet, actually measuring that last word — distance — can be…
Guest Post: No turning back, NASA ISEE-3 Spacecraft Returning to Earth after a 36 Year Journey
Editor's note: This guest post was written by Tim Reyes, a former NASA software engineer and analyst who has supported…
Get Mom a Crater on Mars for Mother’s Day
There's a great book (and a not as great movie) called "Mars Needs Moms" . It's a heartwarming (dare I…