Tag: Moon

A ‘full worm super moon’ will rise on the first day of spring. Here’s how to watch

Source: Josh K. Elliott, Global News, March 19, 2019  Spring officially arrives on Wednesday with a rare lunar phenomenon known as a “full worm super moon,” the third and final full super moon of 2019. Weather permitting, the moon will appear slightly larger in the sky on Wednesday night, according to NASA. The full worm super moon should… Continue reading A ‘full worm super moon’ will rise on the first day of spring. Here’s how to watch

A lunar eclipse and a ‘super blood wolf moon’: how to watch this cosmic event

Source: Katie Dangerfield, Global News, January 16, 2019  Skygazers are set to be treated to a total lunar eclipse this weekend, on top of a “super blood wolf moon.” The cosmic event is the convergence of a few stellar lunar events — an eclipse coinciding with a supermoon turning an eerie blood red. The eclipse will be… Continue reading A lunar eclipse and a ‘super blood wolf moon’: how to watch this cosmic event

NASA wants Canada to build AI robots for next moon mission

Source: The Canadian Press, November 14, 2018  NASA to build new space station near moon Canada has an apparent invite to be in on the next NASA moon mission with its expertise in artificial intelligence. Jim Bridenstine, the administrator of NASA wants Canada’s decades-long space partnership with the United States to continue as it embarks on the creation… Continue reading NASA wants Canada to build AI robots for next moon mission

Canada sets eyes on Mars, calls on companies to develop future space technologies

Source: Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press, September 25, 2018  With an eye on future lunar exploration, Canada’s space agency is calling on companies to present their ideas for everything from moon-rover power systems to innovative mineral prospecting techniques. The Canadian Space Agency issued the tender this week for projects that will put Canada in a position to… Continue reading Canada sets eyes on Mars, calls on companies to develop future space technologies

Ice has been found on the surface of the moon

Source: cbc.ca NASA says the ice could provide water for future moon exploration missions Scientists say they’ve found ice on the surface of the moon — a potential water source for future human moon explorers. Most of the ice sits in the shadows of craters near the moon’s poles, reports a study published in the Proceedings of… Continue reading Ice has been found on the surface of the moon

How to Photograph the Moon 2 Minute Tutorial

Source: Dunja Djudjic , DIYPhotograhy.net, March 13, 2018  There is something enchanting and mystical about the moon. But photographing the moon is a challenge which requires special gear, preparation, technique and right time. In this great animated tutorial from Apalapse, you’ll learn everything you need to start taking stunning photos of the moon. And it all fits… Continue reading How to Photograph the Moon 2 Minute Tutorial

Saskatchewan photographer captures lunar eclipse in Norway

Source: CBC News, February 4, 2018  Risa Horowitz is also working as an artist in residence in Norway A Saskatchewan photographer is showing off her work in Norway where she photographed a lunar eclipse while working as an artist in residence at a gallery in the Scandinavian country. It has been a project in the making for a… Continue reading Saskatchewan photographer captures lunar eclipse in Norway

‘Super Blue Blood Moon’ Will Force NASA to Shut Down Lunar Spacecraft Instruments

Source: Elizabeth Howell, Seeker.com, January 25, 2018  The combination of a supermoon, a blue moon, and a full lunar eclipse on January 31 means NASA scientists will temporarily turn off instruments aboard the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. Here’s why. While skywatchers in North America, Asia, and Europe watch a bigger-than-usual lunar eclipse on January 31, NASA… Continue reading ‘Super Blue Blood Moon’ Will Force NASA to Shut Down Lunar Spacecraft Instruments

THE MOON EXPRESS MX-1E LANDER IS HEADING FOR THE MOON OR BUST

Source: Justice Namaste Science, Wired.com, November 17, 2017  GOOGLE CAN’T RESIST a moon shot, but this one is literal: A decade ago, the company announced the Google Lunar X Prize—$20 million for the first private firm to build a robot that can soft-land on the surface of the moon, travel 500 meters, and beam hi-def video back… Continue reading THE MOON EXPRESS MX-1E LANDER IS HEADING FOR THE MOON OR BUST