Archives September 2023

The Mars helicopter Ingenuity has completed its 56th flight, surpassing all expectations. The Jet Propulsion Lab of NASA announced this impressive achievement, revealing that Ingenuity covered a distance of 1,334 feet, equivalent to a little over a quarter of a mile, across the Martian surface on Saturday. The tiny helicopter also reached a maximum altitude of approximately 39 feet above the Red Planet’s surface. This flight’s main objective was to reposition the helicopter, which initially took off in April

“Under Alien Skies: A Sightseer’s Guide to the Universe” is an immersive and entertaining journey through the cosmos with renowned astronomer Philip Plait. Combining scientific research with imaginative storytelling, Plait takes readers on a tour of ten spectacular sights in outer space, from the familiar Moon to the far reaches of our solar system and beyond. With vivid descriptions and a dose of humor, readers will experience the wonders of alien worlds, from walking on a low-gravity asteroid to witnessing lunar

The NASA Lunar Telescope for Kids is the perfect gift for young girls and boys who are interested in space, the moon, and astronomy. With 90x magnification and high-quality optical glass, this telescope allows children to see the moon in incredible detail. It includes two eyepieces, a tabletop tripod, and a finder scope to make locating and zooming in on the moon easy. The telescope is easy to assemble and use, making it ideal for beginners. The included tripod provides stability for optimal

“The Sleep Experiment: An edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller (World’s Scariest Legends)” is a gripping novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Set during the Cold War, the story follows four political prisoners who are offered their freedom in exchange for participating in a terrifying experiment. They must stay awake for fourteen days while under the influence of a powerful stimulant gas, leading to horrifying consequences. In present day, a psychology professor attempts to recreate the experiment with his student assistants,