W00T! Hubble is Back to Work!
[/caption] Yes! (*Fist pump*) The Hubble Space Telescope is back in business. After overcoming a few glitches in bringing the…
Phoenix Enters Safe Mode
[/caption] Cold weather and a dust storm are likely contributors to why NASA'S Phoenix Mars Lander went into a "safe…
Weight on the Moon
[/caption] Your weight on the Moon is 16.5% what you would experience on Earth. In other words, if you weighed…
What is a Blue Moon?
A lunar month takes 29.53 days. This is the amount of time it takes for the Moon to complete…
What is a Waning Moon?
Between a Full Moon and a New Moon, Earth's only satellite experiences a period of "waning", where the amount that…
Quarter Moon
[/caption] A quarter moon occurs when we see the Moon half illuminated by the Sun, and half enshrouded in darkness.…
Where In The Universe Challenge #27
Here's the latest image for the "Where In The Universe" challenge. Take a look at the image and try your…
More Mercury from MESSENGER
[/caption] Scientists from the MESSENGER mission to Mercury discussed today the results from the spacecraft's October 6 flyby of the…
Does the Moon Orbit the Sun?
[/caption] Hey, here's a question: does the Moon orbit the Sun? Of course not, it's a silly question. Of course…
How to Prepare for Your Own Personal Spaceflight or Zero-G Experience
Is a personal spaceflight or zero-g experience on your Bucket List? If so, how do you prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime…