The Ultimate Guide To Black Holes
Black holes are the most mysterious phenomena in the Universe. But how much do we really know about them?
Monthly Archive: September 2013
The Orion Molecular Cloud
An infra red view of the Orion Molecular Cloud, and the Horsehead Nebular. As dark nebula, most of their true structure is hidden from visible light observations hence the need for using infra red...
LADEE Launches – 6th September 2013
The Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) robotic probe launched Friday night atop an Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur V rocket. Data from LADEE will help scientists better understand other planetary bodies in our...
Comet ISON Heads Towards Mars
Perihelion of Comet ISON Perihelion is due to occur on 28 November 2013. ISON’s size is only estimated at present but is thought to be around a few miles in diameter. This will become more apparent...
The Hawking Paradox
Stephen Hawkings most controversial theory and perhaps his greatest mistake. Stephen Hawking is one of the most recognisable figures in the World and perhaps the only celebrity scientist, he put forward this theory over...
NASA Brings Faster Communications To Space
NASA is upgrading its space communications systems from radio waves to light waves. The Lunar Atmosphere And Dust Environment Explorer satellite, which will orbit the moon, will demonstrate new faster data communications technology.
How Do We Know the Universe is Flat?
A look into the effects of gravity which is responsible for the shape of everything in the Universe. A fascinating attempt to make sense of the geometry of the Universe.
The Universe – How Big, How Far, How Fast
The human brain just cannot comprehend the vast numbers that are generated in relation to the Universe. This video tries to relate these numbers to things we can perhaps imagine and bring them down...
Our Home – The Solar System
A good introduction to the Solar System. Did you know that Mars has a mountain three times higher than mount Everest?
Swallowed By A Black Hole
This summer, the black hole at the centre of the Milky Way is getting ready to feast. A gas cloud three times the size of Earth is caught in its gravitational field and scientists...
New NASA Spacesuits
The new Z-1 Prototype Spacesuit and Portable Life Support System from NASA looks reminiscent of the Buzz Lightyear character’s outfit from the Disney movie Toy Story, but it comes with many advantages over the...
