Category Archives: Sun

Solar Sailing Comes of Age With IKAROS and Lightsail I

Posted on February 16, 2010 by admin

This is an article about lightsails, an idea that has been around for a long time, and is now approaching reality.  Both the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and America’s Planetary Society have plans underway to launch and test prototype lightsails.  … Continue reading →

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Study of the Sun to Take a Leap Forward in 2010

Posted on December 30, 2009 by admin

The study of the Sun has long been an important part of astronomy and the recent successful launch of the Sunrise Telescope helped to move this forward by producing stunning images of the Sun’s surface. The Sunrise Telescope is launched … Continue reading →

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Sunrise Telescope Captures Stunning Images of the Sun’s Surface

Posted on December 5, 2009 by admin

The Sun has long held a fascination for mankind. This stretches from the early days of worship to the present day where the study of the Sun and planets increases our understanding of the solar system in which we live. … Continue reading →

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