July 12, 2011
by David Parmet
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Today marks one year, in Neptunian years, since our most distant planetary neighbor’s discovery in 1846. Actually, Galileo saw Neptune in his telescope while viewing Jupiter in 1612 but didn’t realize he was looking at a undiscovered planet. The story of Neptune’s … Continue reading
July 8, 2011
by David Parmet
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I had the privilege of attending the final launch of the Orbiter Atlantis and the final Shuttle launch this morning at Kennedy Space Center. Here are two pictures, more to come. Related articles A Era In Space Travel … Continue reading
June 7, 2011
by David Parmet
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from NASA.gov Newly released portraits show the International Space Station together with the space shuttle, the vehicle that helped build the complex during the last decade. The pictures are the first taken of a shuttle docked to the station … Continue reading