Astro Event of the Week; November 10th-16th; The Launch of STS-126. November 10, 2008
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The Crew of STS-126. (Credit: NASA).
One of the very few remaining shuttle launches will be occurring this week; STS-126 is scheduled to launch on November 14th at 7:55 P.M. EST (yes, another spectacular night launch!) and dock with the ISS on Day 3. (more…)
Astro Event of the Week; November 3rd-9th: A Taurid Outburst? November 3, 2008
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Looking due south, about 2AM. (Credit: Stellarium).
Most years, the Taurid meteor shower doesn’t merit a second look; this minor shower radiating from the constellation Taurus the bull usually generates a maximum rate of less than five meteors per hour. (more…)
AstroEvent of the Week: October 27th- November 2nd; A Halloween Asteroid. October 27, 2008
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Vesta in Cetus. (Credit; Stellarium).
This Halloween brings a chance to spot one of the brightest known asteroids. 4 Vesta is currently placed in the constellation Cetus, the Whale and will be in opposition on October 29th this year, and thus be visible in moonless skies nearly all night. (more…)