The sun has been lighting our planet for 4.6 billion years and sustains all life on Earth, but it’s a speck in comparison to other stars in the universe.
Archive for March, 2011
How The Universe Works – Big Stars
Thursday, March 31st, 2011Astronomers Find Coldest Star in the Universe
Thursday, March 24th, 2011The MESSENGER probe enters orbit around the innermost planet on March 17th
Thursday, March 17th, 2011Source – NASA: NASA Science News for March 15, 2011
It’s not easy to visit Mercury, but NASA is about to settle in for a long stay. The MESSENGER probe enters orbit around the innermost planet on March 17th.
Super Full Moon March 19, 2011
Thursday, March 17th, 2011Source – NASA: NASA Science News for March 16, 2011
On March 19th, a full Moon of rare size and beauty will rise in the east at sunset. It’s a super “perigee moon”–the biggest in almost 20 years.
What’s Up for March? Solar & Mercury views!
Saturday, March 5th, 2011This month, the Messenger spacecraft gets into orbit around Mercury on the 18th, and you can see the swift planet in the evening skies,too! Meanwhile, celebrate Sun-Earth day on the 19th, and view the sun through solar safe telescopes.
