NASA says 2017 was 2nd-hottest year on record By Paul Katula • Jan 19, 2018 Earth's climate is changing, and temperatures, especially in the Arctic, are getting hotter—by about 1°C since the 1950s.
Our observatory schedule for November 2017 By Paul Katula • Oct 21, 2017 Here's our observatory's plan for viewing in November, in our ongoing quest to photograph the constellations from Md., IL.
Miami to Seattle in 50 minutes? Imagine that. By Press Release • Oct 10, 2017 Boron nitride nanotubes could help planes withstand extended hypersonic travel and drastically reduce air travel times in the future.
What stars you might see during the eclipse By Paul Katula • Aug 19, 2017 Will you be taking any "artistic" photos during the eclipse. Getting some great shots of the sky could require specialized lenses.
Confirming sunspots, 14 days before US eclipse By Paul Katula • Aug 7, 2017 We thought we saw sunspots yesterday, so we pointed a slightly more powerful telescope at the sun this morning. Yep. Sunspots.
Jupiter in opposition today. Wow! By Press Release • Apr 7, 2017 The world's beauty is joined by extraterrestrial beauty, and since Jupiter is now closer to Earth than it has been in a year, NASA took some pics.
Student science experiments going to space station By Paul Katula • Mar 9, 2017 If we're planning to go back to the moon, to Mars, or beyond, we need some basic science experiments to pave the way for long space flights.
Nearby star has 7 Earth-sized planets: NASA By Press Release • Feb 22, 2017 Are we alone? NASA scientists have published their discovery of 7 Earth-sized planets orbiting a red dwarf star that's only 39 light years away.
Movie review: Hidden Figures By Paul Katula • Jan 20, 2017 A movie about the role black women played in NASA's rocket programs in the 60s brings home some important lessons for students everywhere.
How about a little free fall after a math lesson? By Paul Katula • Jan 8, 2017 Indoor skydiving is a reward for some Dallas-area students who are doing well in school. Fun, exciting, and a great lesson in math and physics.