Archive for May, 2011
Farthest object in universe detected – UPI.com
Posted on 26. May, 2011 by admin.
Space.com Farthest object in universe detected UPI.com WARWICK, England, May 25 (UPI) — UK and US astronomers say they have spotted the most distant explosion — and possibly the most distant object — ever seen in the universe. University of Warwick astronomer Dr
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Astronomers map a colorful universe in 3-D – Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
Posted on 25. May, 2011 by admin.
CBS News Astronomers map a colorful universe in 3-D Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) Astronomers have unveiled the most complete 3-D map of the local universe ever created – to a distance of 380 million light-years.
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Scientists unveil most complete EVER map of the universe that extends to 380 … – Daily Mail
Posted on 25. May, 2011 by admin.
CBS News Scientists unveil most complete EVER map of the universe that extends to 380 … Daily Mail By Daily Mail Reporter The most complete 3D map of the local universe has been unveiled by British astronomers .
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Adler Planetarium Chooses Global Immersion for 8K True Black Digital Dome Theater – Newswire Today (press release)
Posted on 25. May, 2011 by admin.
Adler Planetarium Chooses Global Immersion for 8K True Black Digital Dome Theater Newswire Today (press release) “The resolution and contrast of this display will completely immerse visitors in what will seem to be the real thing – audiences can be closer to touching the stars and galaxies in our Universe than they can anywhere else on the planet. … and more
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Other NI News In Brief – 4ni.co.uk
Posted on 25. May, 2011 by admin.
4ni.co.uk Other NI News In Brief 4ni.co.uk Sinn Fein Minister, Carál Ní Chuilín said: “The Armagh Observatory is at the forefront of astronomy – together with groups in Queen's University Belfast and other universities across the island.
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Free events at National Museums Liverpool this half term – Click Liverpool
Posted on 24. May, 2011 by admin.
Click Liverpool Free events at National Museums Liverpool this half term Click Liverpool Travel to outer space without even leaving your chair in our incredible space and astronomy show for adults and children over five. Tickets available from 10am and up to five minutes before each performance from the welcome desk
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14 days calendar listing- Edition of May 26,2011 – Shore News Today
Posted on 23. May, 2011 by admin.
14 days calendar listing- Edition of May 26,2011 Shore News Today South Jersey Astronomy Club holds free public meetings 7:30 pm every second Thursday at the Egg Harbor Township library on Ocean Heights Avenue. For information visit www.SJAC.us.
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Growing interest in Dereham man’s Doctor Who stories – Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
Posted on 23. May, 2011 by admin.
Norfolk Eastern Daily Press Growing interest in Dereham man's Doctor Who stories Norfolk Eastern Daily Press Mr Fisher decided to get in touch with scientists working at a Cambridge astronomy centre, near where he lived, and asked if he could talk some ideas through with them. “It turned out they were Doctor Who mad,” he said. The experts helped him not only ..
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Hartley-2 new breed – Astronomy Now Online
Posted on 23. May, 2011 by admin.
Astronomy Now Online Hartley-2 new breed Astronomy Now Online Astronomy Now's Equipment Consultant Nick Howes, who is a contributor to the paper with his own observations and light curve/rotation calculations using the two-metre Faulkes North Telescope in Hawaii comments: “To work with professional astronomers …
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Contracts out for Extremely Large Telescope – PublicServiceEurope.com
Posted on 20. May, 2011 by admin.
Contracts out for Extremely Large Telescope PublicServiceEurope.com “We are excited about the world class science capability that the E-ELT will deliver for UK astronomers , but we also understand that we have to be able to explain to UK taxpayers why we should invest in such a large new facility now, when money is very … and more
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