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Sorry Spock, But “Vulcan” Isn’t a Planet After AllSorry Spock, But “Vulcan” Isn’t a Planet After All

Sorry Spock, But “Vulcan” Isn’t a Planet After All

In 2018, astronomers detected an exoplanet around the star 40 Eridani. It's about 16 light-years away in the constellation Eridanus.…

8 months ago
Astronomers find Planet Vulcan – 40 Eridani A – Right Where Star Trek Predicted it.Astronomers find Planet Vulcan – 40 Eridani A – Right Where Star Trek Predicted it.

Astronomers find Planet Vulcan – 40 Eridani A – Right Where Star Trek Predicted it.

One of the more interesting and rewarding aspects of astronomy and space exploration is seeing science fiction become science fact.…

6 years ago
Kirk, Spock and Sulu Boldly Go Where No Man Has Gone Before — Charon!Kirk, Spock and Sulu Boldly Go Where No Man Has Gone Before — Charon!

Kirk, Spock and Sulu Boldly Go Where No Man Has Gone Before — Charon!

A big smile. That was my reaction to seeing the names of Uhura, Spock, Kirk and Sulu on the latest…

9 years ago
Leonard Nimoy’s Legacy Lives On in the Asteroid BeltLeonard Nimoy’s Legacy Lives On in the Asteroid Belt

Leonard Nimoy’s Legacy Lives On in the Asteroid Belt

"Fascinating, Captain." If he were alive today, Leonard Nimoy, who played the half Vulcan-half human Mr. Spock in the Star Trek…

10 years ago
Star Trek’s Leonard Nimoy Leaves a Lasting LegacyStar Trek’s Leonard Nimoy Leaves a Lasting Legacy

Star Trek’s Leonard Nimoy Leaves a Lasting Legacy

Leonard Nimoy played a half-alien-half-human character -- Spock -- who seemingly was going to live forever. He survived having his…

10 years ago