Monthly Archives: June 2013

Random Thoughts From A Novice

Posted on June 12, 2013 by ST Editors

by S. Prasad Ganti  The 50th anniversary celebration of AAAP was a unique experience for me.  I enjoyed first the talk by Freeman Dyson on small science by amateurs followed by an interesting group discussion on whether there is anyone … Continue reading →

Posted in June 2013, Sidereal Times | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Moon, a photo by Bob Vanderbei

Posted on June 12, 2013 by ST Editors
Posted in June 2013, Sidereal Times | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Snippets

Posted on June 12, 2013 by ST Editors

compiled by Surabhi Agarwal Large asteroid zipping past Earth towing moon Published: Sun May 31, 2013- 5:06AM on CNN An asteroid is whizzing past Earth on Friday – and it’s traveling with its own moon in tow. 1998 QE2, as … Continue reading →

Posted in June 2013, Sidereal Times | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Curiosity Bores 2nd Hole into Mars

Posted on June 12, 2013 by ST Editors

by Dr. Ken Kremer NASA’s Curiosity rover successfully bored inside ancient rocks on Mars for only the 2nd time since landing in August 2012 inside Gale Crater in search of the ingredients of life.  On May 20 (Sol 279), the … Continue reading →

Posted in June 2013, Sidereal Times | Tagged , | Leave a comment