Mars
Weekly Space Hangout – May 30, 2014: Gamma Ray Burst? Maybe Not?
Host: Fraser Cain (@fcain) Guests: Morgan Rehnberg (cosmicchatter.org / @cosmic_chatter), Brian Koberlien (@briankoberlein) (more…)
Opportunity Overlooks Ridge for Spectacular Vista of Vast Martian Crater and Habitable Zone Ahead
NASA’s Opportunity Mars rover captures sweeping panoramic vista near the ridgeline of 22 km (14 mi) wide Endeavour Crater's western…
Largest Crater Spotted on Mars Using Before-and-After Pictures
When it comes to the Universe, things often go bump in the night. But whether two galaxies collide, a star…
Curiosity says ‘Goodbye Kimberley’ after Parting Laser Blasts and Seeking New Adventures Ahead
NASA’s rover Curiosity said ‘Goodbye Kimberley’ having fulfilled her objectives of drilling into a cold red sandstone slab, sampling the…
Phobos & Deimos — The Moons of Mars Explained
Where did Mars' moons Phobos and Deimos come from? How did they end up in orbit around Mars? This cool…
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NASA’s Curiosity Rover Drills Deep into 3rd Martian Rock for Sampling Analysis
Composite photo mosaic shows deployment of NASA Curiosity rovers robotic arm and two holes after drilling into ‘Windjana’ sandstone rock…
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…
“Tea, Earl Grey, Hot”… How Scientists Replicated a Mars Meteorite
Captain Picard orders tea "Tea, Earl Grey, hot." Who doesn't remember that famous command by Captain Picard's of TV's "Star…
Virtual Star Party – May 4, 2014: It’s Galaxy Season!
Hosts: Fraser Cain and Scott Lewis Astronomers: Gary Gonella, Andrew Dumbleton, Stuart Foreman, David Dickinson, Shahrin Ahmad and special guest…
Weekly Space Hangout – May 2, 2014: Gas Clouds & Photobombs
Host: Fraser Cain (@fcain) Guests: Morgan Rehnberg (cosmicchatter.org / @cosmic_chatter), Nancy Atkinson (@Nancy_A) (more…)