The 13th annual World Space Week – a weeklong international celebration of spaceflight and exploration — kicked off yesterday (Oct. 4) and runs through Oct. 10. Both of these were key dates in the history of space exploration. On Oct. … Read More
Meteorite find on desert pavement, Rub’ al Khali, Saudi Arabia. Weight 408.5 gms. Meteorite collecting is popular with rock hounds as well as with amateur astronomers. These “space gems” are also important to scientists because they provide information about our … Read More
Meteors – commonly known as shooting stars or falling stars – are fragments of stone, nickel, and iron from space, which fall through the sky. If you’re in the right place at the right time, it is possible to see … Read More
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation’s civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research. NASA was established by the National Aeronautics and Space Act … Read More
Today we’ll have a chance to see a rare “ring of fire” solar eclipse event in which the sun will appear as a thin ring behind the moon. Here are some links with more info: http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2012/05/19/20120519eclipse-visible-in-arizona.html – The eclipse is … Read More
Don’t know much about teaching science? This series is for you! Exploring topics that range from soil to the solar system, Essential Science for Teachers: Earth and Space Science provides participants the opportunity to increase their science content knowledge and … Read More
