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Authentic martian meteorites
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
People have been fascinated by Mars for as long as we’ve been looking up at the night sky. From the first blurry telescope views to the stunning photos sent back by NASA rovers, Mars has always felt just out of reach — until now. Imagine owning an actual piece of the Red Planet. With gen...
Great Orion Dark Sky Festival
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Great Orion Dark Sky Festival is an annual celebration of astronomy and the wonders of the night sky, organized by the Eastern Sierra Observatory. Scheduled for March 27th to 30th, 2025, this immersive event will take place in Panamint Valley, California, adjacent to Death Valley National Park. ...
New map of the moons surface may assist future missions
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 by Richard Harris
In a groundbreaking development, scientists have unveiled a new, highly detailed map of the Moon's surface that promises to significantly aid future lunar missions. This map, which meticulously charts the Moon's geological features, could be pivotal in guiding missions aimed at returning lun...
Sulfur stones on Mars
Thursday, November 21, 2024 by Richard Harris
NASA's Curiosity rover has once again captured the attention of the scientific community with its latest discovery on Mars. The rover's 360-degree images have revealed unusual sulfur-rich stones scattered across the Martian surface, sparking intrigue and prompting questions about their origi...