Bob Zimmerman has February update on solar activity: The weak solar maximum continues – Behind The Black.
The grand voyage of Voyage 1
Ian O’Neill writes about the adventures of Voyager 1 as it travels towards intersteller space: Discovering Voyager 1’s interstellar dragons: Voyager 1 has become our eyes and ears on an interstellar trip to the ultimate frontier. – Al Jazeera English
Five amateur astronomers honored for comet finding
Sky and Telescope reports on five amateur astronomers being recognized for their comet discoveries: Five Amateurs Share Edgar Wilson Award: Discovering a comet remains one of amateur astronomy’s greatest accomplishments, and five individuals are being honored for doing just that. – SkyandTelescope.com
Recently five amateurs were honored with the 2012 Edgar Wilson Award. Established in 1998, this award goes to those dedicated observers lucky enough to spot a comet using amateur-grade equipment. Below is the list of winners:
- Leonid Elenin of Russia, who spotted comet P/2011 NO1 on July 7, 2011
- Artyom Novichonok and Vladimir Gerke of Russia, co-discoverers of comet P/2011 R3 on September 7, 2011
- Terry Lovejoy of Australia, for his discovery of comet C/2011 W3 on November 27, 2011
- Fred Bruenjes of Warrenburg, Missouri, for his discovery of comet C/2012 C2 on February 11, 2012
Robert Lamb: The epic cosmic hip-hop of Deltron 3030
Robert Lamb writes about the “cosmic hip-hop” of the album
Deltron 3030, by the trio of Del the Funky Homosapien, Kid Koala and Dan the Automator: Space Music: The Futurist Hip-Hop of Deltron 3030 – The Blogs at HowStuffWorks
The album takes us on a socially-conscious, sci-fi journey to 30th century Earth, a dystopian age defined by super science, environmental disaster, intergalactic turmoil and tyrannical rule. The robotic Deltron Zero serves as our guide on this odyssey as he abandons his military programing to rise up against the tyrants of New Earth in a cosmic rap battle.
Two tracks:
All the tracks can be heard at Deltron 3030.
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Galaxy Zoo live chat on Galactic Rings, Secular Evolution and more
The science team of the citizen science project Galaxy Zoo answered questions from viewers this week on their Google+ Hangout: Live Chat: Galactic Rings, Secular Evolution and The Good Old Days – Galaxy Zoo