Posted on: April, 11th, 2017 | in
cosmology, Planets, Solar System
Cassini and Huygens space probe was launched in 1997 and arrived in orbit around Saturn in 2004. In December 2004 Huygens probe landed on the moon Titan – the first probe ever landed in the outer solar system – and sent back pictures and data. Cassini continued to orbit Titan […] Read more»
Posted on: February, 13th, 2017 | in
Meetings, Planets, Solar System
Join us this Tuesday for an interactive presentation by David Greig on Venus and its position in the night sky. This is sure to be a thoroughly entertaining and educational experience, so be sure not to miss it! Admission is $5.00 for visitors (free for members). School age children are […] Read more»
Posted on: October, 10th, 2016 | in
cosmology, Meetings, Planets
Join us this Tuesday for a video presentation via Stanford University on the origins of the Universe, and then an in depth look at an recently discovered and unusual exoplanet. This is an exciting time for cosmology as we discover more and more about or cosmic neighbours, and the possibility […] Read more»