A tiny flame shines light on supernovae explosions
Starting from the behavior of small flames in the laboratory, a team of researchers has gained new insights into the titanic forces that drive Type Ia supernova explosions. These stellar explosions are important tools for studying the evolution of the universe, so a better understanding of how they behave would help answer some of the fundamental questions in astronomy. Read more
Why solar wind is rhombic-shaped….
Why the temperatures in the solar wind are almost the same in certain directions, and why different energy densities are practically identical, was until now not clear. With a new approach to calculating instability criteria for plasmas, Bochum researchers led by Prof. Dr. Reinhard Schlickeiser (Chair for Theoretical Physics IV) have solved both problems at once. They were the first to incorporate the effects of collisions of the solar wind particles in their model. This explains experimental data significantly better than previous calculations and can also be transferred to cosmic plasmas outside our solar system. The scientists report on their findings in Physical Review Letters. Read more
Meade 20218 NG-70SM 70MM Altazimuth Refractor Telescope
Meade 20218 NG-70SM 70MM Altazimuth Refractor Telescope
Aperture: 70mm(2.8-Inch). Focal Length: 700mm. Focal Ratio: f/10. The world’s top astronomers got started with a telescope just like this one — and so will you. A quality refracting telescope for land or sky viewing. Perfect for observing Saturn, Jupiter, the Moon and land objects. A first look at the rings of Saturn or the craters of the Moon can inspire a lifetime of exploration. Go to any star party anywhere in the world and you’ll see more Meade telescopes than any other. Altazimuth Mount w/Slow Motion Controls, Steel Tripod w/ Accy Tray, Red Dot Viewfinder, Diagonal Mirror, Two Eyepieces (MH9mm, MH25mm), Astronomical Software & Instructional DVD. Read more
Current Moon Phase
New Moon The moon is currently in Pisces The moon is 1 day old
Distance: 62 earth radii
Ecliptic latitude: 5 degrees
Ecliptic longitude: 351 degrees
