Posts by Mars

No, we'll never see it all. That's one of the coolest aspects of space exploration, in my opinion. It seems to be infinite. I find it fascinating.

I believe the one in Cornwall, England has come along the most. They were supposed to have a launch in December, but it's been delayed.

That looks interesting. It's cool that amateur radio operators can use it. I also love that the satellite is meant to be useful for students. Thanks for sharing the article, Guardian.

I haven't seen it, but you have me interested in the show, Belinda. It sounds interesting. I love space movies. It doesn't matter to me whether it's a fictional show or a documentary.

Hello, Extraterrestrial. You might check out NOVA's, Looking for Life on Mars. You should be able to catch it for free on YouTube. It's pretty fascinating.

I think that the lunar eclipse is nifty. We're going to have another one this coming May. I hope I'll be able to see it.

The James Webb Space Telescope is nearing its one-year launch anniversary. It's the most powerful telescope that has ever been launched. You can follow its location and get live updates at the Space.com website. The photos alone make it worth a look.

In that case, Maddie, I recommend the Celestron Inspire 100AZ refractor telescope which is very affordable at $300. It's lightweight and easy to use, so you can lug it around to your classroom without any hassle. It's also affordable enough that you won't cringe when a careless student bangs it around a bit.

It matters where you're located. It's much easier to see the planets in a wide-open space on a clear night. In other locations, you might need a telescope. Happy hunting!

Not even a little. If there was intelligent life out there, it would've found us by now and in such a way that the government couldn't possibly cover up.

Maddie, is the telescope for you or is it a gift for a child? If it's for a kid, I wouldn't spend a ton in case the novelty wears off quickly.

That is amazing. I commend the scientists for thinking outside the box on this one. Whether it will be a wild success remains to be seen, but I'm excited to see how it plays out.

I doubt it will ever be available to us regular people. I personally see recreational space travel as a huge waste right now. It hurts the environment and just seems pointless. Musk's team of scientists have done some amazing things, but it's just ridiculous to look at space travel as a joyride.

Did you get a chance to watch the launch? I wasn't there in person, but I streamed it online, and it was pretty amazing. It's something I'll always remember. It's the first one I've followed from start to finish, so it was a big deal to me.