Tag Archives: solar radiation

ESA’s Envisat Is Watching Eyjafjallajoekull Erupt

Posted on April 30, 2010 by admin

Over the last several days, the world has been given a small glimpse of the power of nature on a planetary scale.  The Eyjafjallajoekull Volcano in Iceland, which had not erupted since 1821, has suddenly awakened from its sleep and … Continue reading →

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Exploration of Mercury Will Continue With the Bepicolombo Probe

Posted on February 24, 2010 by admin

This is our second article about the exploration of Mercury.  In the first, we looked at NASA’s MESSENGER probe, which will go into orbit around Mercury in 2011, and is already returning useful data.  In this one, we will look … Continue reading →

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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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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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