Tag: Astronomy and space travel
Astronomy: How to discover the green comet 12P Pons-Brooks
“12P Pons-Brooks” can currently be seen over Germany and can even be seen with the naked eye. If you want to discover it in the sky, you have to keep…
Space travel: “In the beginning people treat you like a mushroom”
As NASA’s head of research, Thomas Zurbuchen was one of the most influential scientists in the world. A conversation about curiosity about the universe, his religious childhood in Switzerland and…
Space travel: Why is a spaceport needed in Northern Europe?
From Scotland to Norway, a number of rocket launch pads have recently been built to launch satellites into space. It’s not just about money. source site
Space travel: Japan’s probe sends images of the moon
The Japanese probe Slim landed gently on the moon. But it has tipped over, as the first images show – and it is still unclear whether it can be saved.…
Astronomy: "The asteroid material is a gift"
Frankfurt researcher Frank Brenker examines asteroid dust that the “Osiris-Rex” probe brought to Earth. A conversation about a precious sample and the question of how life came to earth. source…
Astronomy: Europe’s new eye into space
The European space agency Esa has presented the first images from its new telescope. source site
Space Travel: Travel Guide to Mars
How about a vacation on the neighboring planet? There are some places you shouldn’t miss there. Tips for a dream trip. source site
Space history: Once upon a time… space
Astronauts are pioneers and guinea pigs. Ten remarkable moments in the history of astronautical space travel. source site
Astronautical space travel: guinea pigs in space
Astronauts are also test subjects for space tourism that is as safe as possible. Because if you want to fly into space one day, you have to be prepared for…
Astronomy: The best constellations of the year
Shipwrecks in the nebula and the sound of a black hole: the winners of the “Astronomy Photographer of the Year” competition. source site