January 31, 2011
Accompanying the well-known star pattern of Orion are two canine constellations in the winter night sky.
The SpaceX Dragon capsule will fly within 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers) of the space station early Thursday.
Opportunity was perched at the rim of Mars' Endeavour Crater when it took the picture.
Wednesday and Thursday offer a great chance for skywatchers to observe the unlit areas of the moon.
On June 5th or 6th, 2012 (depending on your global location) Venus will appear to cross the face of the Sun for the final time until 2117. Discover the fascinating history and important science of the Transit of Venus.
By the end of the 19th Century, the relative spacing of the planets was known but the absolute distance between them was not. This scientific mystery spanning centuries was finally solved by accurate measurement of Venus Transits of 1874 and 1882.
Offering un-obstructed views of the Sun from horizon to horizon and superb weather, Hawaii was perfect for astronomers to view Venus Transits in 1874 and 1882. Such observations accurately determined the scale of the Solar System for the first time.
Sky-watching, navigation and the poetry of the cosmos runs deep in Hawaiian culture. Now Hawaiian elementary school students are diving deeply into astronomy’s the history and future through the Venus Transit.
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