That we are still exploring objects in our solar system for the first time with robotic probes is an amazing part of human history, so for it to be occurring during our lifetimes is especially special. Pluto didn't fail to disappoint, and revealed a huge and characteristic heart-shaped feature over 1000 miles across.
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Pluto sends us its love
That we are still exploring objects in our solar system for the first time with robotic probes is an amazing part of human history, so for it to be occurring during our lifetimes is especially special. Pluto didn't fail to disappoint, and revealed a huge and characteristic heart-shaped feature over 1000 miles across.
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Pluto and Charon fly by today!
The New Horizons probe will whiz past the Pluto system today. Amazing!
Monday, May 25, 2015
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Monday, May 18, 2015
Friday, November 05, 2010
Say hello to the Hartley 2 comet !
First images of the Hartley 2 comet flyby came in today from the EPOXI spacecraft.
A depiction of the spacecraft with the first comet it flew by, Tempel 1:
A depiction of the spacecraft with the first comet it flew by, Tempel 1:
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
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