This is jut way too cool.
The choreography to make this work is incredible. It looks like one continuous shot.
Lunar Geek: Is the Moon Too Wet?
May 27, 2011
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Photo art: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Science marches on. New studies of lunar material might call into question the collision theory of lunar formation. If a Mars sized object struck the Earth early in it’s history, then today’s Moon might be too wet.
It’s odd to think of the Moon as too wet, or indeed, to think of it as wet at all. Recent discoveries have indicated there is a lot of water there. Some very recent work has indicated, however, that the Moon may be too wet!
Mars Geek: Spirit Gives Up The Ghost
May 25, 2011
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Spirit has died. One of two NASA rovers on Mars, no contact has been made with the plucky little machine since March 2010. NASA had been hoping that with the return of summer to the region, the amazing little machine would come back to life. Sadly, it appears that will not happen.
Transmissions to the Martian surface from Earth, and from orbiting relay stations have failed to elicit a response. Age and the terribly cold Martian winter have finally silenced the science lab on wheels.
The next generation rover, Curiosity, is nearing it’s launch date, and NASA must reconfigure Earth bound transmission arrays, as well as the satellites orbiting Mars, to support the new mission. Spirit will stand silent sentinel near Gusev crater now, slowly collecting a layer of Mars dust, waiting for the day when humans arrive to reclaim the sturdy little machine designed to operate for 90 days. Landing January 5, 2004, Spirit studied Mars for 6 years. Perhaps, someday, we’ll collect up Spirit, and return it home. An honored spot at the Smithsonian would be appropriate, I think. It’s certainly earned that distinction.
It’s twin, Opportunity, still roves on the other side of the planet, sending science back to eager researchers on Earth.
Monday Geek on Tuesday
May 24, 2011
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I spent yesterday, Monday, in the middle of nowhere, ‘helping’ Ted set up wireless internet infrastructure for a client of his company. Microwave links from from civilization (Fresno), to the boonies, down to a home so remote the driveway is several miles long! Geekiness all day long!
Ted on the ladder, installing solar powered microwave equipment
A few more shots, after the jump. More
Another night at work
May 18, 2011
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Endeavour Ready For Launch
May 16, 2011
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Space Shuttle Endeavour sits on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, an hour before it’s scheduled 25th and final flight. One more flight remains in the Shuttle Program.
All Pretty Now. (or, as pretty as it’s going to get!)
May 14, 2011
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Mowing the lawn is not something I enjoy.
The One True Path
May 13, 2011
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I’m an ordained High Priest. (Really, I am. Honest.)
This is one of my Altars of the One True Path.
It dispenses the Elixir of Life.
It is not necessary to bow down before it, it’s only a machine, after all.
All hail the Altar of The One True Path!
Universal Geek – Albert Proved Correct, Again
May 4, 2011
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Artist conception - Gravity Probe B in orbit. Image Credit: Stanford
NASA has posted the following regarding the results of one of the longest research programs of it’s history. The Gravity Probe B, first conceived in 1963, and in polar orbit around the Earth since 2004, has confirmed two key predictions of Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity.
Measurements made by the spacecraft have verified two effects of a gravitational body on space-time, the geodetic effect, the warping of space and time around a gravitational body, and frame-dragging, the amount a spinning object pulls space and time with it as it rotates.
NASA’s article provides some explanations how this knowledge will further science research, and more mundane things like global navigation and weather predictions.
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Sometimes you just have to play with the humans
May 30, 2011
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