Meteor Shower/Space Stuff Coming

[Wagtail]

Just a reminder to all the 'stargazers' out there that the annual meteor shower will be happening this December. Optimum time is on the 14th (Australia) at around 2330 AEST (an hour earlier for you Queenslanders who didn't 'spring forward' ).

North America will also be a good location for the show, but I don't know if it's on the evening of the 13th or 'your' 14th.

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Also a Mars probe is going to be landing on, well, Mars (Duh) this North American Monday (26th). Sometime around 1100 PST?

It's called "Insight" and, if all goes well, will be drilling into the surface of the planet.

:cool2:

 

[sd455dan]

thanks for the info , didn't even know about InSight

getting a quick education here:

Lockheed Martin landing animation

InSight: Landing on Mars - YouTube

 

[Jstpssng]

Are you sure that all you are seeing is meteors?
Scientists say interstellar object may be probe sent by "alien civilization":shocked:
I can't help wondering if their theory has to do with the legalization of pot in their state. :confused3:

 

[/pine]

Mon. 11/26 3:00 PM EST...The InSight rover will be attempting a touchdown on the surface of Mars...
There is about an 8 minute delay for the radio signals to span the 140 mm miles...ironically the entry, descent and landing will take a little over 6 minutes...so it will all be over by the time we know for sure of a smooth landing...

There are not many peace time scenarios where there is so much anticipated edge of your seat drama for such a short time span...
NASA Live: Watch InSight Mars Landing Online | NASA