Venerdì, 24 Maggio 2013

Fase lunare attuale

1Luna Nuova o Novilunio
2Luna Crescente
3Primo Quarto
4Gibbosa Crescente
5Luna Piena o Plenilunio
6Gibbosa Calante
7Ultimo Quarto
8Luna Calante

NASA Breaking News


NASA Statement on Space Technology Meetings in Europe
The following is a statement from NASA's associate administrator for space technology, Michael Gazarik, about his meetings this week in Europe to discuss potential cooperation on development of space technologies that will enable NASA's future missions. These include the asteroid initiative announced in the president's fiscal year 2014 budget proposal.
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NASA Education Offers Summer of Innovation 'Mini-Awards'
NASA's Summer of Innovation project is accepting proposals through Monday, June 10, from organizations that want to offer students science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) educational experiences this summer.
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NASA'S Hubble Space Telescope Reveals the Ring Nebula's True Shape
The Ring Nebula's distinctive shape makes it a popular illustration for astronomy books. But new observations by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope of the glowing gas shroud around an old, dying, sun-like star reveal a new twist.
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NASA Hosts Google+ Hangout with Recently Returned Space Station Astronauts
NASA will host a Google+ Hangout with the three recently returned International Space Station astronauts from 3-4 p.m. EDT on Thursday, May 23.
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NASA Announces Global Best in Class Winners for the International Space Apps Challenge
A panel of international judges from NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and other partner organizations has selected five "best in class" solutions as winners of the 2013 International Space Apps Challenge.
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Herschel Space Observatory Finds Mega Merger of Galaxies
A massive and rare merging of two galaxies has been spotted in images taken by the Herschel space observatory, a European Space Agency mission with important NASA participation.
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Massachusetts Students Speak Live With Orbiting NASA Astronaut
NASA Expedition 35 astronaut and flight engineer Chris Cassidy will speak live from the International Space Station with students at Talbot Innovation Middle School in Fall River, Mass., at 10:05 a.m. EDT, Thursday, May 23.
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NASA Calls For Phase II Visionary Advanced Concepts
NASA is looking for far-out ideas. NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program is seeking Phase II proposals for continuation of promising studies selected during the first phase of the visionary program.
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NASA and The White House Pay Tribute to Sally Ride
NASA and President Obama are honoring the life and legacy of Sally Ride on the day a national tribute was held for the first American woman in space.
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NASA, Bigelow to Discuss Private Sector Human Space Exploration and Development
NASA and Bigelow Aerospace of Las Vegas are holding a media availability at 1:30 p.m. EDT, Thursday, May 23, to discuss the agency's Space Act Agreement with the company for its insight on collaborating with commercial industry on exploration beyond Earth orbit. Journalists can participate in-person or by teleconference.
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