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3,300km Covered on a Litre of Fuel [Video]
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Continue reading...29. May 2009
A Russian Doll in a Cats Eye in the Dragon
The Cat’s Eye Nebula, 3300 light years away in the constellation of Draco, is beautiful to look at. But ease of observation does not automatically translate to ease of understanding. The Cat’s Eye Nebula is one of the most complex nebula known and observational data still generate complexities that defy quick explanation. This cat’s eye hides a Russian doll, a lovely phrase that conveys the mysteries not yet solved in this nebula.
Continue reading...28. May 2009
The Hubble Telescope’s Final Mission
Hubble's last Service Mission was an astounding success. Instruments and insulation blanket were repaired and upgraded, and new capability was added to this truly exceptional orbiting observatory. Hubble Space Telescope, whose importance rivals that of the first optical telescope made by Galileo, will continue to probe the mysteries of the universe through 2013. Strap yourself in for a blow-by-blow account of what Service Mission 4 and what it achieved.
Continue reading...26. May 2009
A Brief Glimpse into the Extraordinary Eye of the Hubble Telescope
Conceived in the 1970s and built amidst controversy and an ever increasing budget, the Hubble Space Telescope was launched in 1990. Despite every difficulty, five Service Missions have rigorously maintained and upgraded Hubble. In a look at the legacy of Hubble, we relive those missions, assured of extraordinary contributions to our understanding of the near and very distant, early universe through 2013.
Continue reading...21. April 2009
The Strange Case of the Black Unmanned Aircraft at Kandahar
Reports are coming out of Afghanistan this spring about sightings of a large reconnaissance aircraft unlike any previously known to the military aviation industry. Rumor has it that this aircraft has also been seen by U-2 pilots flying high altitude reconnaissance missions over Iraq. Attempts to identify this aircraft provide a glimpse into the latest designs for UAVs, some of which may be weaponized.
Continue reading...17. April 2009
The Birth of Stars
Three extraordinary photographs from the Hubble Heritage Project reveal star formation in compelling, multi-colored beauty, while continuing to advance our understanding of space. As we set out to explore the intricacies of these telescopic images, stand by to be awestruck at the majesty of the universe.
Continue reading...15. April 2009
The Countless Colours of Saturn
Let's take a closer look as the atmosphere and ring system of Cronos, properly known as Saturn. The instruments on the Cassini spacecraft collect data at multiple wavelengths – infrared, ultraviolet and visual. Our understanding of the complexity and dynamic activity in Saturn's atmosphere and ring system has thereby been dramatically enlarged, and our sense of wonder immeasurably increased.
Continue reading...8. April 2009
The Moons of the Ringed Gas Giant: Saturn
On February 24, 2009, four of Saturn's moons transited the planet. A fortuitous line of sight allowed the Cassini spacecraft to capture Dione, Enceladus, Mimas and Titan in a single, extraordinary photograph. Remarkable space probe data allow us to better understand this dynamic and complex planet.
Continue reading...3. April 2009
Electricity Pylons Inspired by Nature
Surely everyone agrees. Electricity pylons or transmission towers are terribly unsightly constructions at the best of times. Maybe the Australians say it best, calling them Iron Men, but that gives each cloned metallic colossus a rather too human aspect. All the same, architects Arphenotype are looking to change such preconceptions with their newly envisaged design for a power transmission network in Iceland.
Continue reading...11. March 2009
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Massive Explosion a Universe Far Far Away
The most massive explosion ever recorded anywhere in the universe, occurred sometime after September 15, 2008. 12.2 billion light years from earth, a super massive star exploded and then possibly imploded to a black hole. Incredibly intense gamma ray radiation was released, traveled across space and time to be recorded by the GLAST research satellite.
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4. June 2009
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