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Event: Secret Science Club presents Janna Levin
by Lauren on Oct.07, 2009, under Science Event
When 2 black holes orbit each other in space, and no one is there to hear it, do they still make a noise? Join astrophysicist Janna Levin as she discusses the noises black holes create when they orbit each other.
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Lunar satellite Kaguya takes last spin
by Greg on Jun.09, 2009, under Science Life
The Japanese satellite kaguya will be taking it’s last super high def pictures of the moon’s surface for the last time on Wednesday, as it is set to crash into the moon for a collision experiment (Sky and Telescope): (continue reading…)
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hubble and the space age
by Greg on May.13, 2009, under Science Life
In case you have not heard, this week marks a very important moment in the space history of america. The hubble telescope, arguably the greatest achievement of the post-Apollo era, and it’s transportation and maintenance companion, the space shuttle, are entering their final phases of existence. It’s nice that they have the chance to go out together: (continue reading…)
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The Onion: Space Tourist Spends Entire Vacation Inside Space Shuttle
by Greg on Mar.27, 2009, under Science Life
Sent to me from contributor JC: Space Tourist Spends Entire Vacation Inside Space Shuttle
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Discover: amateur takes great pictures of space station
by Greg on Mar.27, 2009, under Science Life
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Nasa's Image of the Day
Rare Clear View of Alaska
On most days, relentless rivers of clouds wash over Alaska, obscuring most of the state's 6,640 miles (10,690 kilometers) of coastline and 586,000 square miles (1,518,000 square kilometers) of land. The south coast of Alaska even has the dubious distinction of being the cloudiest region of the United States, with some locations averaging more than 340 cloudy days per year. That was certainly not the case on June 17, 2013, the date that the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA's Terra satellite acquired this rare, nearly cloud-free view of the state. The absence of clouds exposed a striking tapestry of water, ice, land, forests, and even wildfires. Snow-covered mountains such as the Alaska Range and Chugach Mountains were visible in southern Alaska, while the arc of mountains that make up the Brooks Range dominated the northern part of the state. The Yukon River -- the longest in Alaska and the third longest in the United States -- wound its way through the green boreal forests that inhabit the interior of the state. Plumes of sediment and glacial dust poured into the Gulf of Alaska from the Copper River. And Iliamna Lake, the largest in Alaska, was ice free. The same ridge of high pressure that cleared Alaska's skies also brought stifling temperatures to many areas accustomed to chilly June days. Talkeetna, a town about 100 miles north of Anchorage, saw temperatures reach 96°F (36°C) on June 17. Other towns in southern Alaska set all-time record highs, including Cordova, Valez, and Seward. The high temperatures also helped fuel wildfires and hastened the breakup of sea ice in the Chukchi Sea.Image Credit: NASA/Jeff Schmaltz, LANCE MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFCCaption: Adam Voiland
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