Posts Tagged ‘astronomy’
The Phoenix has Landed
Monday, May 26, 2008 17:35 3 CommentsCongratulations to the team behind the successful landing of NASA’s Phoenix Mars Lander this weekend. In the coming months, the Lander will send back data that will hopefully answer questions about the past and present climate of Mars, the Martian arctic’s ability to support life and the history of water on the planet.
Here are [...]
Microsoft Launches WorldWide Telescope
Monday, May 12, 2008 21:52 No Comments
I just spent an hour playing with Microsoft’s just-released WorldWide Telescope. At first glance, you may dismiss this is as just another space simulator like Starry Night, Stellarium, Celestia, or Google Earth. However, I think it will stand on its own as a unique and extraordinary offering.
WWT allows you to surf around the [...]
Get your Mac ready for the Lunar Eclipse
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 21:38 2 CommentsIf the skies are clear where you live tomorrow night (or tonight, depending on your time zone), don’t miss your chance to witness the last lunar eclipse until Dec. 2010.
Here in Hawaii, I’ll be heading out to the beach around 11 p.m. While I won’t be bringing my Mac with me, this event marks a [...]