A recently-released photo of Saturn's moon Enceladus captured by the Cassini spacecraft on October 9, taken while the moon was in partial eclipse.For … [Read more...] about Saturn’s Satellite
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News: The Smiths, Milky Way, Bettie Page, Methane, Coming Out
Bush condemns free national wi-fi: In another nod to his alleged 'free-market' principles, President Bush has expressed disapproval of the free … [Read more...] about News: The Smiths, Milky Way, Bettie Page, Methane, Coming Out
Looking Up
Here's another shot of the recent Venus-Jupiter-Moon conjunction as it appeared from the Mt. Wilson Observatory overlooking L.A. just after sunset on … [Read more...] about Looking Up
Venus, Jupiter, and the Moon in Rare Conjunction
If you looked up in the sky last night you may have seen the rare conjunction of the Moon, Jupiter (far right), and Venus, an event that won't happen … [Read more...] about Venus, Jupiter, and the Moon in Rare Conjunction
Astronaut’s Lost Tool Bag Filmed Orbiting Earth
So you may remember that last week a tool bag was lost (below, right) by astronaut Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper during a spacewalk on the … [Read more...] about Astronaut’s Lost Tool Bag Filmed Orbiting Earth
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #395
BRENDEN FOSTER: A young wise soul leaves an inspiring tale. YOU FOUND ME: Promo for the new season of Lost featuring a new track by The Fray. ABORT: … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #395
News: Burundi, Ted Haggard, New York, Blood, Savannah, Chris Brown
Regulator: New York insurers must recognize same-sex couples married out-of-state. East African Republic of Burundi criminalizes homosexuality. … [Read more...] about News: Burundi, Ted Haggard, New York, Blood, Savannah, Chris Brown
Meteor Lights Up Sky Over Edmonton, Alberta
Evidence of the brilliant meteor that lit up skies over Edmonton, Alberta Thursday night began appearing on YouTube over the weekend.The AP reports: … [Read more...] about Meteor Lights Up Sky Over Edmonton, Alberta
A Second Look at the First Look
Scientists have observed magnetic behavior at one of the poles of Saturn unlike anything they've ever seen in the solar system: "Saturn's main auroral … [Read more...] about A Second Look at the First Look
News: Mars, Brokeback Opera, Arson, Louis Vuitton, Mormons
Michelangelo Signorile talks to a Mormon from Texas who donated to 'Yes on 8'. This is what we're up against. Brokeback Mountain opera shelved. … [Read more...] about News: Mars, Brokeback Opera, Arson, Louis Vuitton, Mormons