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Where I will be watching Curiosity's landing
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2012/08/05 09:03 CDT | 1 comments
People have been asking how to tune in to the landing. Here's some information on how (and from where) I'll be watching tonight's events.
Press briefing schedule for Curiosity (assuming a nominal landing)
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2012/07/30 07:53 CDT | 4 comments
JPL has published a schedule for press briefings in the first week of Curiosity's mission on Mars.
Celebrate Curiosity with a “Party on Mars!” Saturday night!
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2012/07/30 08:16 CDT | 1 comments
Join me and Bill Nye to blow off some steam on Saturday night as we anticipate Curiosity’s landing! In the spirit of such nerdtacular gatherings as W00tstock and LeetUp, we’re having a big party at the Paseo Colorado here in Pasadena to celebrate Curiosity!
Watch the recording of my Google+ Science Hour with guest Dan Durda
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2012/06/07 01:55 CDT | 1 comments
On June 6 I hosted the Cosmoquest Weekly Science Hour. My guest was Dan Durda of the Southwest Research Institute. We talked asteroids, impact mitigation, searches for Vulcanoids, and suborbital experiments, and then he took us through how he creates his digital space art.
Speak out for Planetary Exploration
Posted by David Paige on 2012/06/04 03:46 CDT
On June 9, UCLA faculty and students will join institutions across the country in voicing their support for continued funding of NASA's planetary science program through the National Planetary Science Bake Sale and Car Wash. If you aren’t able to make it to an event, be sure to make your voice heard by contacting your local representatives.
Posted by Bill Nye on 2012/05/24 07:57 CDT | 1 comments
On May 22, the Space-X Falcon rocket with its cargo capsule on top launched from Cape Canaveral and reached orbit ready to dock with the International Space Station. So far everything is going perfectly. It’s a huge step. Congratulations to Space-X, Elon Musk and his team.
Space Hangout with Britney Schmidt
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2012/05/09 02:06 CDT | 3 comments
Watch a conversation I had with planetary astronomer Britney Schmidt about Europa and the current state of outer planets exploration! Also, bonus video of an earlier hangout with Robbie Herrick.
Some redesign notes & big thanks for your patience
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2012/05/01 03:03 CDT | 4 comments
An update primarily to reassure readers that yes, we will have A. J. S. Rayl's MER updates back; the May 1 one will be a bit delayed but is coming soon.
Test Your Planetary Knowledge and Learn More
Posted by Bruce Betts on 2012/04/16 06:30 CDT | 3 comments
If you want to test your planetary knowledge, or just have a masochistic love of tests, I’ve posted the midterm I’ve given to my students in my online Introductory Astronomy and Planetary Science class at California State University Dominguez Hills.
Ready for the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference?
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2012/03/19 01:25 CDT
A post the night before the 2012 Lunar and Planetary Science Conference
Guest Post: Ray Sanders: Make an Impact with Yuri's Night 2012!
Posted by Ray Sanders on 2012/03/12 06:59 CDT
Yuri's Night events combine space-themed partying with education and outreach.
You Can Hear Neil Tyson Testify
Posted by Charlene Anderson on 2012/03/06 10:24 CST
Neil DeGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist extraordinaire and Planetary Society Board Member, will be testifying to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation tomorrow, March 7.
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2012/03/06 02:08 CST
A recap of the "carnival of nerdly delights" that is LeetUp.
Guest Post: Tyler Nordgren: Mars Above, Mars Below
Posted by Tyler Nordgren on 2012/03/02 06:55 CST
With Mars at opposition once again, astronomers around the world will soon be looking up for our best telescopic views of the Red Planet. But next weekend, I and a group of scientists will be turning our gaze downward for views of that alien planet.
Bruce Betts' Free Online Intro To Astronomy Course
Posted by Mat Kaplan on 2012/01/31 08:35 CST
Bruce Betts will be returning to the virtual classroom at California State University, Dominguez Hills for an Intro To Astronomy course. The first lecture will be Wednesday, February 8, from 3:00 to 4:30pm Pacific Time.
Off to France! DPS-EPSC 2011 (a big planetary meeting)
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2011/09/30 11:40 CDT
Off to France! DPS-EPSC 2011 (a big planetary meeting)
Readers: Help me identify "greatest hit" blog entries?
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2011/09/26 12:03 CDT
Readers: Help me identify "greatest hit" blog entries?
Lou Friedman: Students design human asteroid mission in Caltech Space Challenge
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2011/09/19 11:55 CDT
Lou Friedman: Students design human asteroid mission in Caltech Space Challenge
Guest Post: Ray Sanders: What's Up in the Night Sky This Fall?
Posted by Ray Sanders on 2011/09/13 04:14 CDT
Guest Post: Ray Sanders: What's Up in the Night Sky This Fall?
Here we go again: GRAIL set to launch today
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2011/09/10 07:02 CDT
Here we go again: GRAIL set to launch today
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