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Experts puzzled by bright spot on VenusAstronomers are puzzled by a strange bright spot which has appeared in the clouds of Venus.
Topix.net Sunday, August 02, 2009Giant pencil traces archaeological finds fastLogging objects on archaeological digs is a painstaking process, but a device that uses technology developed to guide robots could speed up the process
NewScientist.com Sunday, August 02, 2009Jupiter: Our Cosmic Protector?Jupiter took a bullet for us last weekend. An object, probably a comet that nobody saw coming, plowed into the giant planet's colorful cloud tops sometime Sunday, splashing up debris and leaving a black eye the size of the Pacific Ocean.
Topix.net Sunday, August 02, 2009A Plethora of Recent Astronomy Cast OfferingsFraser and Pamela recently unleashed their astronomical prowess in a big way with five new episodes of Astronomy Cast. Included are some very thought-provoking topics like astrobiology, space elevators and interstellar travel, not to mention a whole host of other topics covered in a couple of questions shows. So, here's a chance to [...]
Universe Today Sunday, August 02, 2009Crowdsourced Astronomy Project Discovers a oeGreen Peaa GalaxiesVolunteers helping astronomers classify galaxies in an online project have identified an entirely new type of galaxy, which they dubbed "green pea" galaxies due to their resemblance to little green legumes floating in space.
Topix.net Sunday, August 02, 2009Gorilla HIV makes leap to humansA French woman in Africa has been infected with a new strain of HIV virus similar to those found in wild gorillas
Newscientist.com Sunday, August 02, 2009Orbiting Toolbag Will Enter Atmosphere Aug. 3The most famous toolbag in the world (and space) will soon be no more. The ISS Toolbag will enter Earth's atmosphere and completely burn up. Current estimates say the toolbag should become a fireball on August 3 around 1316 Universal Time. It should be visible over the Pacific Ocean west of Mexico [...]
Universe Today Sunday, August 02, 2009Atlantis Heads for Wednesday Rendezvous With HubbleAfter a successful launch yesterday, a busy day is ahead for the crew of space shuttle Atlantis as they continue to close in on the Hubble Space Telescope. Today's wake-up music was "Kryptonite" performed by 3 Doors Down. It was played shortly after 5 a.m. EDT for STS-125 Pilot Greg Johnson. During their first full day in orbit, the STS-125 crew members will inspect space shuttle Atlantis? heat shield and prepare for Wednesday?s rendezvous with the Hubble Space Telescope. Image Credits: NASA TV Follow me on Twitter!
About Sunday, August 02, 2009Atlantis and Crew Set for Launch to HubbleAt NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, valves are open and about 500,000 gallons of chilled liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen are flowing into space shuttle Atlantis' external fuel tank at Launch Pad 39A. The "tanking" process, as it is known, began at 4:41 a.m. EDT after the Mission Management Team gave the go-ahead to proceed. Liftoff remains on schedule for 2:01 p.m. EDT. The launch weather forecast remains 90 percent favorable. Veteran astronaut Scott Altman will command the final space shuttle mission to service NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, and retired Navy Capt. Gregory C. Johnson will serve as pilot. Mission specialists rounding out the crew are: veteran spacewalkers John Grunsfeld and Mike Massimino, and first-time space fliers Andrew Feustel, Michael Good and Megan McArthur. Image Credits (View Full Size Image): NASA Follow me on Twitter!
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