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Ultima Thule New Year flyby is top 2018 space story
As 2018 draws to a merciful close, the astronomical world is centered on the New Horizons spacecraft team as it zeros in on a world the size of D.C., in the far reaches of our solar system.
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Gravitational waves ripple DC audience
The recent Nobel Prize winner in physics, Rainer Weiss, helped prove Einstein’s 100-year-old theory on gravitational waves to to be accurate. He regaled the audience with stories on how he almost gave up on a career in science before coming back to MIT.
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Fall’s arrival brings constellation spectacles to D.C. area
Fall officially arrives Thursday morning, and that means the nights are growing longer and cooler. Those longer nights allow the region to better enjoy the skies, and Venus is only one of the astronomical delights.
2 years ago -
The USA Science & Engineering Festival kicks off this weekend
The festival is being held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on April 16 and 17.
3 years ago -
Look up! The April sky sights are upon us
When this current batch of wild weather dissipates, we’ll have clear skies and wonderful sights awaiting us.
3 years ago -
The Geminids will make a great show in the sky this weekend
The Geminids produce lots of bright meteors, Greg Redfern says, and you don’t have to stay up until the crack of dawn to see them.
3 years ago -
Daring flyby through the plumes of an extraterrestrial ocean
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Ever seen “Old Faithful” or other smaller geysers erupt at Yellowstone National Park? It’s quite the sight. Located on a small, ice covered moon around Saturn, there’s a continuous eruption of huge…
3 years ago -
Pluto, here we come – finally
WASHINGTON — It is not often that one can personally witness history in the making as it happens. But thanks to the Internet all of us can tune in now to watch a spacefaring voyage…
4 years ago -
The Space Place: Pushing the Human Frontier to the Final Frontier
WASHINGTON – WOW! They – Scott Kelly, Mikhail Kornienko and Gennady Padalka – are in orbit after a flawless launch from night time Russia at 3:42 p.m. EDT, March 27, 2015. My heart rate ALWAYS…
4 years ago -
Space Place: Reflecting on a recent astronaut chat
WASHINGTON — On March 13, 2015, WTOP anchors Debra Feinstein and Mark Lewis did a live 10-minute interview with NASA Astronaut Terry Virts and European Space Agency (ESA) Astronaut Samantha (Sam) Cristoforetti aboard the International Space…
4 years ago -
Holiday gifts for stargazers
Ho, ho, ho! Happy holidays! Welcome to the “What’s Up? The Space Place” holiday edition to get some great gift ideas for that stargazer of yours. OK, you have six shopping days left, but don’t…
4 years ago -
At Shenandoah National Park, the Earth touches the sky
WTOP columnist Greg Redfern visited Shenandoah National Park this past Friday to discuss asteroids and comets.
5 years ago -
A personal take on the legendary moon landing
On this day, WTOP columnist Greg Redfern remembers the 1969 moon landing.
5 years ago -
Help children see the wonders of science
Once they get it, the results are unbelievable.
5 years ago -
Where to find photos, facts about Comet ISON
Comet ISON may not be visible to the naked eye Thursday morning, but that doesn\’t mean science and technology can\’t help us see the icy comet racing toward our sun.
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