‘Information’ Archives
Kepler won’t be finding earth sized exoplanets for a while yet
Kepler has some calibration requirements before it is ready to find Earth sized planets. It may be a year or more before the issue is resolved. However this does not mean it won't be functioning or finding planets. Just not an earth twin...yet. William Borucki, Kepler principal investigator, reported the following on Ian O’Neill’s SpaceDisco [...]
When Galaxies Collide – Fun Video
Amusing video by Felica Day who hits lots of the stereo typical beliefs of cosmology while getting some good science in at the same time. For example, when Andromeda and the Milky Way collide, will there be a big explosion? Watch and find out!
Chasing Comets
Nasa are not the only space agency doing cool stuff. The European Space Agency's (ESA) are planning to land on a comet in 2014. The Rosetta comet chaser will swing by Earth November 13 to pick up orbital energy and begin the final leg of its 10-year journey to the outer solar system. Several observations of the Earth-Moon system are planned [...]
Kids Space/Art Event – Dublin (Draiocht) Nov 14
For those of you with Children over 5.... Family day: Rockets, Stars & Planets Draíocht Celebrating 2009 as the International year of Astronomy, come and explore space with us through art - why not create a night sky of your own! Age 5 - 10 years, all children must be accompanied by an adult. No booking necessary, please wear old [...]
