Archives September 2023

“Constellations: The Story of Space Told Through the 88 Known Star Patterns in the Night Sky” is a beautifully illustrated and fascinating guide to the 88 constellations in our night sky. Written by award-winning astronomy writer Govert Schilling, this book provides a complete history of astronomy through the lens of each constellation. Organized alphabetically, each constellation profile includes information on size, visibility, number of stars, discovery, naming, and associated lore. Additionally, the book highlights

India’s space program reached a new milestone with the successful launch of its first solar research mission, Aditya-L1. The mission, launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) XL rocket, aims to study the Sun from the Earth-Sun L1 Lagrange point. The objectives of the mission include studying coronal heating, solar wind acceleration, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections. Aditya-L1 carries

The Celestron NexStar 4SE Telescope is the perfect choice for both beginners and advanced users who are passionate about astronomy. This computerized telescope features Celestron’s iconic “orange tube” design and is equipped with the latest technology for an amazing stargazing experience. With a four-inch primary mirror, this telescope offers impressive views of celestial objects such as the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula. The GoTo mount automatically locates and tracks over

Our Solar System: An Exploration of Planets, Moons, Asteroids, and Other Mysteries of Space is an exciting and informative reference guide that takes readers on a journey through the wonders of our solar system. Packed with fascinating facts and stunning photographs, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the terrestrial planets, gas giants, dwarf planets, satellites, asteroids, and other celestial bodies that make up our cosmic neighborhood. Whether you’re a young reader or simply curious about the mysteries of space, this

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced the launch of a new website for the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) in a recent press release. The purpose of the website is to provide the public with information about AARO’s efforts to understand and resolve unidentified anomalous phenomena. The website will feature photos and videos of resolved Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) cases, which will be declassified and approved for public release. In addition, the

ESA’s Hera asteroid mission has reached a major milestone as it arrives at the ESTEC Test Centre in the Netherlands. The spacecraft, which is the size of a van, was transported from Bremen, Germany, and placed inside an environmentally controlled container. Paolo Martino, Hera lead system engineer, expressed excitement about the three years of hard work that led to this point. Hera is Europe’s contribution to an international planetary defense experiment, following NASA’s DART mission last year. Hera’s mission is to

The Telescope, 70MM Aperture Kids Telescope is a perfect gift for children aged 8-12 who are interested in astronomy. With a 360mm refractor portable telescope and 70mm aperture, this telescope creates stunning images with increased brightness and clarity. It comes with two eyepieces and a 3x Barlow lens to increase viewing power, making it easy for kids to locate objects in the sky. The telescope is easy to set up and comes with an adjustable tripod for different

“Masterpieces: The Best Science Fiction of the 20th Century” is a comprehensive collection of the most exceptional science fiction short stories from the past century. Curated by renowned author Orson Scott Card, this anthology features works from legendary authors such as Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Ursula K. Le Guin, and many more. With a critical essay by Card that reevaluates science fiction in the 20th century, this book offers a captivating journey through the

Ariane 6’s upper stage engines have undergone successful validation testing, bringing Europe’s heavy-lift launch system one step closer to replacing the Ariane 5. The tests, conducted at the German Aerospace Center DLR’s engine test centre in Lampoldshausen, Germany, focused on the Vinci engine and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU). The Vinci engine’s ability to be stopped and restarted multiple times allows for the placement of satellites into different orbits and the safe de-orbiting of

BlackSky Technology Inc. has released a collection of sixty images capturing a complex evacuation operation that occurred during the initial days of the 2023 Sudan conflict. The images, taken over Khartoum, provide unprecedented insight into the scale and intricacies of the operation. The collection offers a high-cadence, time-diverse view of the evacuation process, allowing for a detailed analysis of the events that unfolded. BlackSky’s analyst team played a crucial role in monitoring the airfield in real