Astronomy Industry News & Blogs

Industry News & Blogs

How to NOT Get Funded in the Astronomy World | Space News & Space Research | 219th American
www.space.com | Jan 10, 2012
The National Science Foundation released a tongue-in-cheek look at the dos and don'ts of space funding.

European Radio Astronomy Leaps into Future with RadioNet3
www.spacedaily.com | Jan 10, 2012
Munich, Germany (SPX) Jan 10, 2012 - On 1 January 2012, European radio astronomy entered a new era with the implementation of RadioNet3, the third iteration of RadioNet, the European radio astronomy collaboration. As the recognis

New Ohio Park Protects Nighttime Environment
www.skynightly.com | Aug 31, 2011
Geauga County OH (SPX) Aug 31, 2011 - An overcast sky in Geauga County, Ohio, did not dampen the enthusiasm of the 1,500 people attending Observatory Park's dedication on 20 August, when it announced its full status as an International

The year's best astronomy photos
www.newscientist.com | Aug 9, 2011
With judging under way for the 2011 Astronomy Photographer of Year competition, < b > New Scientist /b brings you a selection best entries

More People Buy a Telescope for Astrophotography -- Taking Pictures with a Telescope is Gaining
www.prweb.com | Mar 8, 2011
Good astronomy equipment is more accessible and more affordable than ever. As such, the interest in astrophotography has spiked in recent years. Getting started in astrophotography is appealing to a lot of people, but most of them have no clue what this hobby entails. To remedy this problem,

Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey Released - NASA Watch
nasawatch.com | Aug 18, 2010
Home SpaceRef OnOrbit SpaceRef Canada Astrobiology GeneRef Newsletter Sign In NASA Watch This is not a NASA Website. You might learn something. It's YOUR space agency. Get involved. Take it back. Make it work - for YOU. [Important Disclaimer]

Space Solutions Proposed To Lessen Africa's Vulnerability To Natural Disasters
www.spacemart.com | Jul 19, 2010
Tuscoon AZ (SPX) Jul 19, 2010 - Africa faces a mounting number of disasters, such as floods, drought, food security and the spread of diseases, but must also deal with the likely impact of global climate change that could intensify these problems.

AFRL Test Marks Return To In-House Rocket Fuel Development
www.space-travel.com | Jul 19, 2010
Edwards AFB CA (AFNS) Jul 19, 2010 - Air Force Research Laboratory scientists here returned to the organization's roots with their latest rocket test recently. AFRL technicians have tested rockets of all sizes and fuels of all make-ups for years. What makes this latest test unique is that all

Wind Cleans Solar Panels
www.marsdaily.com | Jul 19, 2010
Pasadena CA (JPL) Jul 19, 2010 - Opportunity's driving campaign toward Endeavour Crater has benefitted from a recent solar array dust-cleaning event.

Science Team To Study Data From China's First Lunar Probe
www.moondaily.com | Jul 19, 2010
Beijing, China (XNA) Jul 19, 2010 - China's space agency has set up a committee of 123 leading scientists to consider how the country might apply the vast amount of data acquired by China's first lunar probe.