Tag Archive | "NASA"
Crescent-Shaped Earth Rising, As Seen From The Moon
Just like people on Earth debate if the moon looks like a face or a rabbit on certain days or forms a smiley face with two stars, have you ever thought about what the Earth looks like from the Moon? And that the Earth rises there as well? If you happen to be there, that is, or even better, orbiting around it. Luckily, astronauts have been taking pictures of Earthrises for a while. Here’s a breathtaking selection.
Continue reading...The Aurora Seen from Space [PICS]
Friday, June 5, 2009
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You've seen amazing images of the Aurora Borealis and its counterpart, the Aurora Australis here on Environmental Graffiti in the past, but now you have a chance to see them as never before: from space. If you think the view down on Earth is incredible beyond words, wait until you see what these natural light phenomena look like from the International Space Station and through the lens of the Hubble Telescope.
Continue reading...The Hubble Telescope’s Final Mission
Thursday, May 28, 2009
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...A Brief Glimpse into the Extraordinary Eye of the Hubble Telescope
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
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...Space Launches As You’ve Never Seen Them Before
Monday, May 4, 2009
Oh. My. Golly. What a shot. Taken in 1998, this awesome image shows NASA's Lunar Prospector spacecraft shooting into the sky above Cape Canaveral. Destination is in sight. The fiery launch tail forms an arch in the foreground, while the moon, near first quarter phase, looks on, some 250,000 miles away. Prepare for blast-off as we explore stunning photos of space launches and wonder what it all means from an environmental point of view.
Continue reading...The Moons of the Ringed Gas Giant: Saturn
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
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...The 15 Million Year-Old Lake
Friday, January 23, 2009
Life forms from 15 million years ago may still be present on Earth if the discovery of a new lake 4km below the surface of the ice in east Antarctica is as fruitful as scientists believe it to be. Scientists believe that the water inside Lake Vostok could contain new lifeforms and possibly shed light on other planets.
Continue reading...Iridescent Sky
Friday, December 12, 2008
This very cool shot was captured in Southern California not far Vandenburg Air Force Base. A Minotaur rocket had launched just about an hour before the photo was taken, leaving behind a very photogenic plume of smoke. The contrail shows amazing flashes of color picked up from the setting sun, even though it was captured at night.
Continue reading...An Ode to the Fading Eye of the Hubble Telescope
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
The legendary Hubble Space Telescope is set to be decommissioned in 2010. While the new telescope on the station, set to launch only a year later, will be far more advanced, many astronomy fanatics will always remember the Hubble as a source of great joy and frustration. In tribute, here are the top ten shots taken, or contributed to, by the Hubble Telescope.
Continue reading...Liquid-Oxygen Powered Moon SUV
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
With the intent of starting new missions on the Moon by 2020, NASA will need an off-roader capable of handling a multitude of situations. The Chariot is one of the new prototypes for NASA's next generation lunar rover. Taking a cue from the Mars rovers, it will have six wheels, each with it's own independent steering.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009
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