June 8th – NASA ROVERS SLATED TO EXAMINE TWO INTRIGUING SITES ON MARS via A Delta 2 launch.

Can you see this from where you are?

“Rover A will be launched using a Delta II 7925 launch vehicle from Space Launch Complex 17A (SLC-17A) at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Rover B will be launched using a Delta II 7925H launch vehicle from SLC-17B at the Cape. For details, see the launch vehicle in the spacecraft section”

Launches are best viewed early evening or pre-dawn morning.

Good luck!

pam

Here’s how to see a launch!

I have no idea how this works but I couldn’t pass up a chance to share with you a new find.

pam

What would Earth look like from Mars?

see for yourself!

May 22 watch for the International Space Station visible from Los Angeles.
4:28 to 4:34am moving NW to SE at 63 degrees maximum elevation.

and…

9:02 to 9:08 p.m. moving WSW to NE at 49 degrees maximum elevation.

Information courtesy OASIS

For flybys in YOUR location, check out Heavens-Above!!

JPL’s annual Open House event will proceed this year during the weekend of May 17th and 18th. Details can be found at their website: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/pso/oh.html

Hello,

Today, I’m going to participate in the Saddleback College Astronomy and Physics Club outing to JPL. I will write up some of the things I learn about and add them to this blog.

pam

Attended the 10th annual Space Access Society Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.