Philosophy
Sure, asteroids may look like like nothing more than glorified rocks that make their way around the solar system and crash into larger celestial bodies every now and then. If they're large enough and happen to hit earth, they have the power to drive most life into extinction. Just ask the dinosaurs... oh, right :)
If you take an asteroid that's not headed for us, and examine its structure scientifically, you might just stumble upon some incredible discoveries about the early solar system, as the following clip shows.
And if you're curious about a large asteroid hitting us, check out this incredible animation.
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- Soooooooooo, Is The Earth Safe For 2012?...nasa Knows
Much like Y2K, 2012 has been analyzed and the science of the end of the Earth thoroughly studied. Contrary to some of the common beliefs out there, the science behind the end of the world quickly unravels when pinned down to the 2012 timeline. Below,...
- Deceased--michael J. Drake
Michael J. Drake July 8th, 1946 to September 21st, 2011 "Michael J. Drake, Planetary Scientist, Dies at 65" by Paul Vitello October 2, 2011 The New York Times Michael J. Drake, a planetary scientist, worked on many NASA space missions in his lifetime....
- Alas Poor Pluto, I Knew Him Well
"Poor Pluto: Number Of Dwarf Planets Increases" April 26th, 2010 SPACE DAILY New research from the Australian National University has further reduced the status of Pluto by suggesting there are many more dwarf planets in the Solar System than previously...
- Russians And Asteroid Apophis
Did I miss the latest issue of comic book Fools In Space? "Russians to Save World From Killer Asteroid With ‘Laws of Physics’" by Sue December 30th, 2009 ChattaBox.com The Russians are coming, the Russians are coming—to save us from impending...
- Nasa's Solar System Ambassadors Program
Here is an opportunity for qualified citizens to assist in popularizing science through NASA's "Solar System Ambassadors Program". It is a volunteer program whereby as NASA says participants "...communicate the excitement of JPL's space exploration...
Philosophy
What Are Asteroids Made From?
Sure, asteroids may look like like nothing more than glorified rocks that make their way around the solar system and crash into larger celestial bodies every now and then. If they're large enough and happen to hit earth, they have the power to drive most life into extinction. Just ask the dinosaurs... oh, right :)If you take an asteroid that's not headed for us, and examine its structure scientifically, you might just stumble upon some incredible discoveries about the early solar system, as the following clip shows.
And if you're curious about a large asteroid hitting us, check out this incredible animation.
.
- Soooooooooo, Is The Earth Safe For 2012?...nasa Knows
Much like Y2K, 2012 has been analyzed and the science of the end of the Earth thoroughly studied. Contrary to some of the common beliefs out there, the science behind the end of the world quickly unravels when pinned down to the 2012 timeline. Below,...
- Deceased--michael J. Drake
Michael J. Drake July 8th, 1946 to September 21st, 2011 "Michael J. Drake, Planetary Scientist, Dies at 65" by Paul Vitello October 2, 2011 The New York Times Michael J. Drake, a planetary scientist, worked on many NASA space missions in his lifetime....
- Alas Poor Pluto, I Knew Him Well
"Poor Pluto: Number Of Dwarf Planets Increases" April 26th, 2010 SPACE DAILY New research from the Australian National University has further reduced the status of Pluto by suggesting there are many more dwarf planets in the Solar System than previously...
- Russians And Asteroid Apophis
Did I miss the latest issue of comic book Fools In Space? "Russians to Save World From Killer Asteroid With ‘Laws of Physics’" by Sue December 30th, 2009 ChattaBox.com The Russians are coming, the Russians are coming—to save us from impending...
- Nasa's Solar System Ambassadors Program
Here is an opportunity for qualified citizens to assist in popularizing science through NASA's "Solar System Ambassadors Program". It is a volunteer program whereby as NASA says participants "...communicate the excitement of JPL's space exploration...