Monthly Archives: January 2009

Casual Friday — The "Hubblecast" on the discovery of Fomalhaut b

Posted on 9 January, 2009 by admin

Following up on yesterday’s podcast episode, here’s a 5 minute video describing the discovery of exoplanet Fomalhaut b in Hubble telescope images…

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Episode 22 — Exoplanets

Posted on 8 January, 2009 by admin

I’m sure we’ve all wondered from time to time whether or not there’s life elsewhere in the universe. Of course, if alien life exists, it’d likely need a planet to grow up on — so we’re off to search for exoplanets, extra-solar planets!

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Carnivalia — 12/31/08 – 1/06/09

Posted on 7 January, 2009 by admin

The past week’s crop of (mostly) science-related blog carnivals awaits you…

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The scientific tourist #54 — Goosenecks

Posted on 5 January, 2009 by admin

This week’s image (a panorama) comes from Utah, not far from Mexican Hat…

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Casual Friday — IYA2009 Trailer

Posted on 2 January, 2009 by Sam Wise

Following up on yesterday’s theme, here’s the official trailer for IYA2009…

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Happy New Year

Posted on 1 January, 2009 by Sam Wise

And welcome to the International Year of Astronomy 2009!

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