by Tim | Feb 24, 2012 | Astronomy, NASA, Robotics, Science
On January 27th, 2012, the Curiosity spacecraft was hit with an intense solar radiation storm. No need to worry, this was part of its mission. Using its Radiation Assessment Detector, Curiosity was able to count the multitude of particles, protons, cosmic rays,...
by Tim | Aug 20, 2010 | Astronomy
Vesta, a massive asteroid over 350 miles across, is the largest known of its kind. With less than a year remaining until Dawn reaches the giant, scientist wait in anticipation. “There’s nothing more exciting than revealing an unexplored alien...
by Tim | Aug 6, 2010 | Astronomy
On Thursday, August 12th look to the west shortly after dark for one of the best meteor showers this year. While your watching, see if you can find Venus, Mars and Saturn as well. View Full Article
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