Astronomy today is a serious science as well as a hobby enjoyed by many people. From new space objects to new images, from new tools and techniques to new discoveries made with them, from new space missions to reviving and reviewing data from the old ones, keeping up with astronomy can certainly be a full time job. And it’s fun. Let’s get right to the newest in astronomy.
Meteors may be a key element of astronomy today on any given day. As 2008 came to an end meteors certainly were in the news. Taurids in Leonids were featured in November. Into was a full moon in December washing out the Gemenids. No need to worry. Meteor showers can continue for as long as four weeks. So people can still see the amazing view.
In 2008 a return to the moon was on people’s minds very often in astronomy today. The talk is of this as a world wide effort rather something any one country or agency would endeavor to accomplish. There has even been talk of a base or colony established on the moon. Think of it. Space 1999, a TV show from the 70s, may be about to become a reality.
Astronomy today in 2008 often included worries over falling space debris in the form of a discarded ammonia tank. Its long orbit had finally decayed to the point it would fall to Earth. There was some worry that large chunks would fall, or that some parts would strike in populated areas. The good news is that it all fell into the ocean.
Hubble was probably the biggest news in astronomy today in 2008. Damaged in October it was finally repaired his temper. After recovery, Hubble snapped the first visible light pictures of a planet orbiting a distance sun. Hubble telescope sure had a full year.
Astrology today is more vibrant than ever. Keep up with everything on the Internet.
