Monthly Archives: October 2011

A Tour of the Famed Yerkes Observatory

Posted on October 4, 2011 by ST Editors

by Rex Parker An astronomy field trip to spice up the summer family visit back in the home state… destination: merely the birthplace of modern astrophysics! I was bound for Yerkes Observatory, home to the world’s largest refracting telescope, the … Continue reading →

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Juno launches on Voyage to Discover Jupiter’s Genesis

Posted on October 4, 2011 by ST Editors

by Dr. Ken Kremer NASA’s solar powered Juno spacecraft was successfully launched towards Jupiter on August 5, 2011 to begin a five year and 1.7 Billion mile voyage to the gas giant.The goal is to unmask the hidden secrets of … Continue reading →

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