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Post by Owen on May 28, 2020 20:19:53 GMT
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Post by Owen on May 28, 2020 20:57:45 GMT
2 ~~~ NASA ~ National Aeronautics and Space Administration ~ Page One ~~~ www.nasa.gov~~~ ~~ ~ Topics ~ Missions ~ Galleries ~ NASA TV ~ Follow NASA ~ Downloads ~ About ~ NASA ~ Audiences ~ Humans in Space ~ Explore ~~~ www.nasa.gov/topics/humans-in-space |
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Post by Owen on May 28, 2020 21:31:08 GMT
3 ~~~ World's Best Stargazing Spots ~ Photo Picture Video ~~~ The world's top stargazing spots ~~~ ~~ ~ On January 31, 2018, stargazers and keen astrologists watched the arrival of a rare lunar event – a super blue blood moon. This spectacle is a combination of three astronomical phenomena: a blue moon, the second full moon of the month; a supermoon, when the moon is closer to Earth in its orbit so appears much brighter than normal; and a blood moon, when the moon passes through the Earth’s shadow and adopts a reddish hue.
While the UK only experienced two of these events – the supermoon and the blue moon – those based in other countries got to appreciate the full trio of moons. This lunar trifecta was first seen in Australia, before reaching Asia and America.
Didn’t get to see it? Although NASA predict a super blue blood moon won’t be seen again in the USA until 2028, there’s always a whole sky-full of constellations to enjoy. From remote islands to national parks and deserts, here’s our pick of the world’s best stargazing spots. ~~~ ~~ ~ www.roughguides.com/gallery/the-worlds-top-stargazing-spots/ ~ Updated 31 January 2018 ~ |
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Post by Owen on May 28, 2020 21:46:55 GMT
4 The world's first dark sky island is opening an observatory ~~~ ~~ ~ If you love dark, you’re going to love this piece of news.
No, that wasn’t a slip of the keyboard. The tiny Channel Island of Sark has some of the darkest skies on the planet, and this weekend astro-enthusiasts will flock (or rather, bob) to the island as it opens its very first observatory to the public. ~ ~~ ~~~ www.roughguides.com/article/the-worlds-first-dark-sky-island-is-opening-an-observatory/ ~ Updated 9 October 2015 ~ |
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Post by Owen on May 28, 2020 21:51:24 GMT
5 Total eclipse of the heart (of America): where to see the 2017 solar eclipse ~~~ ~~ ~ Most visitors who trek through the vast interior of the USA are in search of natural wonders on the ground. But on August 21, 2017, they’ll be in search of a natural wonder in the sky: a total solar eclipse.
This is the first total eclipse in nearly one hundred years with a path that extends across the entire country, from Oregon to South Carolina. USA Today summed it up simply: “the biggest and best solar eclipse in American history”.
An eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the earth, turning day into night – in this case for up to 2 minutes, 40 seconds, depending on where you are. And where you are is imperative to viewing it in totality.
Here are a few tips for making the most of any solar eclipse:
If you miss it, there’s always next time…
The beauty of the solar system is that it’s cyclical. If you miss this eclipse, start planning for the next one. On April 8, 2024, a total eclipse will soar over Mexico, entering America at Texas and then making its way to Maine and the maritime provinces of Canada.
~ ~~ ~~~ www.roughguides.com/article/where-to-see-the-2017-solar-eclipse/ ~ Updated 21 August 2017 ~ |
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Post by Owen on May 28, 2020 22:18:55 GMT
6 These are the world’s best stargazing spots ~~~ ~~ ~ The Milky Way stretches above Cathedral Rock in Sedona, Arizona. ~ screen photo as website opens ~ enjoy! ~
See nights as brilliant as nature intended at these 8 dark-sky destinations.
FOR MANY CITY people, a clear night sky is a mythical beast. We’ve heard the legends inspired by the constellations and we know sailors used the stars to guide their way home, but urban light pollution means we can’t quite see the heavens ourselves.
Enter the International Dark-Sky Association. The U.S. nonprofit, founded in 1988, recognizes parks, reserves, and places across the world that offer the best views of the galaxy we call home. Most are open to campers or offer visitor lodging—meaning you can spend the whole night looking up at the sky’s universal beauty.
Seeing constellations so clearly grows more difficult each year, National Geographic reports. Electric lights have revolutionized our lives, but as illumination increases, the toll on wildlife and human health is becoming harder to ignore. This makes dark sky destinations all the more important—both to see and to protect. ~ ~~ ~~~ www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/lists/activities/best-spots-on-the-planet-for-stargazing/ ~ |
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Post by Owen on May 30, 2020 11:44:07 GMT
7 The 8 Most Beautiful Places to Go Stargazing in the U.S. ~~~ ~~ ~ In our hyper-plugged-in times it’s all too easy to forget how magical the night sky can be. (It doesn’t help that stoplights and 24-hour Rite Aid signs don’t exactly provide ideal viewing conditions.) But there are still plenty of great places to admire the cosmos. Whether you want to count meteors, spot constellations or just ponder existence, these eight spots are a brilliant (get it?) choice. So book your trip ASAP. And bonus: Most of them are just as awe-inspiring in daylight. ~ ~~ ~~~ www.purewow.com/travel/best-places-for-stargazing-in-the-us ~ May 2017 ~ |
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Post by Owen on Jun 16, 2020 7:01:17 GMT
8 ~~~ 40 most important events in space exploration ~~~ 40 most important events in space exploration 9. First woman in space • Date: June 16, 1963 Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova is not a household name in the United States, but she is revered in Russia because she was the first woman to fly in space – 20 years before Sally Ride became the first American woman to do so. Tereshkova orbited Earth 48 times in her space capsule, the Vostok 6. That was her only trip into space. She received the highest honors from the Soviet Union and was bestowed the United Nations Gold Medal of Peace. Tereshkova toured the world and became a staunch advocate for Soviet science. www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/05/01/the-40-most-important-events-in-the-history-of-space-exploration/111607258/ |
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Post by Owen on Nov 11, 2021 13:00:24 GMT
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Post by Owen on Aug 25, 2022 20:20:26 GMT
10 ~~~ Travel and Leisure ~~~ Space Travel + Astronomy ~~~ Space exploration has captured the world’s interest ever since the famous Space Race between the Soviet Union and the U.S. during the Cold War, which culminated in the U.S. landing the first humans on the moon in 1969. In fact, it was only mere decades ago that the idea of space tourism—not just for astronauts and scientific research but for leisure and recreation—was the stuff of science fiction: Star Wars, 2001: A Space Odyssey. Today, space travel for the common man is no longer a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when,’ thanks to the ingenuity and imagination of self-funded business magnates with an eye on the sky.The space tourism raceA few major players have emerged in the race towards the first commercial flights to space. Prototypes from Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic space line are readying to take its first passengers on a suborbital space flight to the edge of Earth’s atmosphere. Meanwhile, SpaceX, an aerospace manufacturer founded by Tesla Motors CEO and investor Elon Musk, has begun launching rockets into orbit, with the ambitious end goal of enabling human colonization on Mars. Of course, the price of airfare to space is still well beyond most anyone’s means—a single seat on Virgin Galactic will put you out of $250,000. Luckily, the rest of us can still gaze upon the worlds beyond ours from our backyards. Stargazing remains a beloved nightly pastime, where views of phenomena like the northern lights and lunar eclipses can be seen for free with just the naked eye. Space is the tourism industry’s next frontier, and Travel + Leisure remains on the pulse of every technological achievement and development made towards it becoming a reality. From the gear passengers will wear to the logistics of getting on a flight, check back here for the latest news and updates. www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/space-astronomy |
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