Archive for November, 2011
What’s up? The night sky for December 2011
When and where to see the Moon and planets this month.
Aussie video shows Curiosity leaving Earth
Remarkable video from Brisbane shows NASA’s Mars rover heading into deep space.
Gallery – Geyser moon seen in silhouette
Saturn’s moon Enceladus viewed in the shadows of the giant ringed planet.
Mars mission on its way!
Launch video of NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory carrying a car-sized rover to the Red Planet.
Australia’s night sky – amazing time-lapse film
Stunning new movie shows the stars of Australia’s night sky twirling overhead as Earth rotates.
Relive the Soyuz landing
Ever wondered what a spacecraft re-entry looks like from above? Watch the video…
Earth from Space – Crepuscular rays
Rays of light and dark appear to emanate from clouds in this Space Station view.
Mars rover to launch this week
Mars Science Laboratory to lift-off on Sunday, carrying the Curiosity rover to the Red Planet.
NASA launch tower goes for a ride
Mobile launch platform for NASA’s new Space Launch System takes a journey to the pad. Watch the video…
Earth from Space – Rowley Shoals
Trio of Timor Sea reefs is home to almost 1,000 species of coral and fish.
