Investigating and then understanding fundamental processes that impact humanity and the environment are crucial aspects of research for NASA and the scientific community. The data and information collected from these missions, plus the unique vantage…
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The Pacific Northwest has a lot of beautiful scenery, which means that there are a plethora of unique astronomy sites. The map above shows all of the locations, and if there is one that is…
Recently, NASA announced that they could say the sun had entered solar cycle 24, and the start of solar cycle 25. This announcement comes after the December 2019 solar minimum, which will make the start…
Of the 26 open clusters included in the Messier catalog, Messier 11, the Wild Duck Cluster is the most distant that can be seen with the naked eye. The best time to spot the cluster…
In this article, we will be discussing upcoming Lunar Eclipses, the types of lunar eclipse, and much more! {How often they occur and when they can be viewed} There are 3 types of lunar eclipses:1)…
When we went to Cottonwood Canyon for stargazing, we noticed that along the way, there were plenty of windmills. The use of a windmill and many windmills makes sense as they are environmentally friendly and…
Messier 10 is notable for its high population of blue stragglers, which are stars that appear to be far younger than their neighbors. These stars in globular clusters are thought to have formed and aged…
In September 2020, NASA announced that they could say the sun had entered solar cycle 24, and the start of solar cycle 25. This brought up some questions surrounding the solar cycle. What exactly is…
Recently, NASA announced that they could say the sun had entered solar cycle 24, and the start of solar cycle 25. This announcement comes after the December 2019 solar minimum, which will make the start…
With the recent SpaceX success, what role should NASA play in the future of spaceflight? How could the success of the Commercial Crew Program show how NASA can still be a leader in spaceflight in…
When some think of government space programs such as NASA, the immediate thought might include publishing awe inspiring, launching people into space, and inventing new technology. There is some part of space programs that is…
In this article, we will be discussing upcoming Solar Eclipses, whether they be Annular, Partial, or Full in nature. It is note that there are about 2-4 solar eclipses per year. Totality from each solar…