Daily Archives: March 1, 2014

UACNJ Potluck Dinner at Jenny Jump, March 8

Posted on March 1, 2014 by ST Editors

United Astronomy Clubs of NJ is holding a potluck dinner at their observatory in Jenny Jump State Forest on Saturday March 8 at 5 PM.  They request guests to please bring an appetizer, main dish, salad, or dessert to share. … Continue reading →

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India’s Space Program

Posted on March 1, 2014 by ST Editors

by Prasad Ganti I am a proud Indian American and enthusiastic and proud of both American and Indian space programs. India launched a mission to Mars a few months back. The orbiter called “Mangalyaan” (Mars craft) is enroute to Mars … Continue reading →

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Japan Launches Next Generation NASA/JAXA Meteorology Satellite

Posted on March 1, 2014 by ST Editors

by Dr. Ken Kremer, AAAP and Universe Today NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, MARYLAND –  A next generation US/Japanese weather observatory aimed at gathering 3D measurements of global rain and snowfall rates  thundered to orbit during a spectacular night time … Continue reading →

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