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Yearly Archives: 2007, 2008

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Constellation Launch Abort System Successfully Tested (Again)

8 hours ago

The Launch Abort System motor at full thrust (NASA) When the Constellation Program is completed, we'll have a brand new generation of rocket design (Ares) and a hi-tech space ship (Orion). It only seems fair that we …

Tagged: constellation

Space Station Urine Recycler Breaks Down

8 hours ago

The ISS crew might have to wait a while before waste water is purified. The system has only just been installed and it is already broken down. Unfortunately, the crew of the International Space Station (ISS) don't …

Tagged: space station

Bright Meteor Seen Over Western Canada

8 hours ago

Images of the meteor. Credit: SpaceWeather.com A bright fireball lit up the sky over parts of Canada and was probably a meteor which may have hit the ground in central Alberta. Reports from all over western Canada …

Tagged: astronomy

How To Be a Frugal Astronomer

8 hours ago

These are tough economic times for almost everyone, including those of us interested in doing a little backyard astronomy. Even if you're a casual astronomer or have never done much observing, gazing at the stars might …

Tagged: astronomy

Weekend SkyWatcher's Forecast - November 21 - 23, 2008

8 hours ago

Greetings, fellow SkyWatchers! Are you ready for the weekend? It's Friiiiiday and it's time to make a date with the Queen as we gather up a few more studies in the great constellation of Cassiopeia. Since we've got …

Tagged: observing