Daily Archives: March 31, 2014

Gravity

by Prasad Ganti “Gravity”, the science fiction movie released a few months back, won accolades at the Oscar awards ceremony this year. It won 7 academy awards-for Best Visual effects, Best Sound mixing, Best Sound editing, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, … Continue reading

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The Pearl of Time

A Poem by Alison Lu In the darkness of the world. We have one savior. The pearl in the sky. The clock that marks the day and night. Surrounded by the dew of the universe. The twinkling diamonds. You might … Continue reading

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A visit to the National Navy UDT – Seal Museum

by David Kaplan While in Florida these past few weeks, my wife and I, at the suggestion of a friend, visited The National Navy UDT – Seal Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida. UDT, stands for Underwater Demolition Team. If you’ve … Continue reading

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Astromart

Former club member Palmer Hendricks has sold his home and is ready to travel in his new RV. His 12″ Mead LX200 and all the accessories listed below are looking for a new owner. If interested please call him at … Continue reading

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Delta IV Rocket Boosters arrive at KSC for Orion’s December 2014 Launch

by Dr. Ken Kremer, AAAP and Universe Today CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, FL – Production and assembly of virtually all the key hardware elements for NASA’s eagerly anticipated Orion EFT-1 uncrewed test flight later this year are nearing completion … Continue reading

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