Doomed planet: Astronomers find planet so big and close to star it may be killing itselfWASHINGTON — Astronomers have found what appears to be a gigantic suicidal planet. SKorea to launch 1st rocket into space months after rival NKorea’s rocket testSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea prepared Tuesday to launch its first rocket, just four months after rival North Korea defiantly launched its own and quickly was slapped with U.N. sanctions. Study finds that NASA can’t meet its goal of spotting nearly all Earth-threatening asteroidsWASHINGTON — NASA is charged with spotting most of the asteroids that pose a threat to Earth but doesn’t have the money to complete the job, a federal report says. Astronomers say to expect dazzling sky show during annual meteor showerLOS ANGELES — The annual Perseid meteor shower is expected to put on a dazzling sky show. Particle collider a year on: Black hole or crucial to understanding the universe?GENEVA —When launched to great fanfare nearly a year ago, some feared the Large Hadron Collider would create a black hole that would suck in the world. It turns out the Hadron may be the black hole. CERN: damaged atom smasher will restart at half energy, but a new repair pause is neededGENEVA — When launched to great fanfare nearly a year ago, some feared the Large Hadron Collider would create a black hole that would destroy the world. The world’s largest scientific machine, built at a cost of $10 billion, has worked only nine days and has yet to smash an atom. NASA engineers deny that human space flight program, Constellation, is too risky, expensiveHUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Engineers designing NASA’s next moon rocket denied Wednesday that the human space flight program dubbed “Constellation” is too expensive, too risky and would unnecessarily delay man’s return to space. Panel reviewing NASA plans for human spaceflight holds public hearing at Ala. rocket centerHUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The panel reviewing NASA’s future plans for human space flight is convening for a session in Alabama. Huge telescope starts scouring the universe from Spain’s Canary IslandsLA PALMA, Canary Islands — One of the world’s most powerful telescopes opened its shutters for the first time Friday to begin exploring faint light from distant parts of the universe. Longest total solar eclipse of the century blankets parts of Asia in darknessTOKYO — From the Ganges River in India to remote islands of the Pacific, the sun rose Wednesday only to vanish again, allowing the stars to twinkle into view in the longest total solar eclipse this century will see — a celestial show that inspired awe and fear in millions across Asia. Longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century covers parts of Asia in near darknessTOKYO, Japan — Millions of Asians turned their eyes skyward Wednesday as dawn suddenly turned to darkness across the continent in the longest total solar eclipse this century will see. Millions of others, fearing a bad omen, shuttered themselves indoors. Total solar eclipse has started in IndiaTAREGNA, India — A total solar eclipse has become visible in some parts of India, bringing near darkness soon after dawn. Thousands gather across India to witness the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st centuryTAREGNA, India — The longest solar eclipse of the 21st century created near darkness soon after dawn in a swath of India stretching from the west coast to the northern plains where millions gathered in the open to watch. Partial solar eclipse has started in IndiaTAREGNA, India — A partial solar eclipse has started in India, seen first in the eastern city of Gauhati. NASA: Aussie amateur astronomer spots Earth-sized scar on Jupiter, likely from comet crashLOS ANGELES — An amateur stargazer in Australia spotted an Earth-sized gash on Jupiter, possibly caused by a collision with a comet, NASA scientists say. World’s largest telescope to be built atop Mauna Kea volcano in HawaiiHONOLULU — Hawaii was chosen Tuesday as the site for the world’s biggest telescope, a device so powerful that it will allow scientists to see some 13 billion light years away and get a glimpse into the early years of the universe. NASA’s new chief sees Mars and beyond as goal within generation; space station to be extendedWASHINGTON — NASA’s new boss said Tuesday he will be “incredibly disappointed” if people aren’t on Mars — or venturing somewhere beyond it — in his lifetime. Thousands throng to tiny village in eastern India to witness rare solar eclipseTAREGNA, India — Scientists, students and nature enthusiasts prepared Tuesday for the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century, while millions planned to shutter themselves indoors, giving in to superstitious myths about the phenomenon. New NASA images show scar on Jupiter apparently made by impact of space objectPASADENA, Calif. — Astronomers say Jupiter has apparently been struck by an object, possibly a comet. On 40th anniversary, Apollo 11 astronauts meet Obama, who makes no promise of moon or MarsWASHINGTON — The same question that could have been asked 40 years ago moments after Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon is still being asked today: Now what? Researchers: Apollo moon rocks still offering clues to origins of solar system, life on EarthST. LOUIS — Forty years after the Apollo 11 astronauts made their historic lunar landing, the rocks they collected are still helping researchers learn more about the moon, the solar system, even about how life on Earth began. Researchers say Apollo 11 moon rocks still give clues to solar systemST. LOUIS — Forty years after the Apollo 11 astronauts made their historic lunar landing, the rocks they collected are still helping researchers learn about the moon and the solar system. Google offers ‘guided tour’ of the moon, 40 years after the first Apollo landingNEW YORK — Google Inc. is offering a more wide-ranging view of the Moon, 40 years after humans first landed there. Apollo 11 astronauts meet President Obama as part of 40th anniversary of first moon landingWASHINGTON — Hailing the Apollo 11 astronauts as “three genuine American heroes,” President Barack Obama said Monday that exploration spurs ingenuity and inspires students in math and science. Longest total eclipse of the century will plunge parts of Asia into darkness on WednesdayBANGKOK — Millions of people across Asia will witness the longest total solar eclipse that will happen this century, as vast swaths of India and China, the entire city of Shanghai and southern Japanese islands are plunged into darkness Wednesday for about five minutes. About to meet the president, Apollo 11 astronauts say Mars beckons more than moon return tripWASHINGTON — The first astronauts to walk on the moon want President Barack Obama to aim for a new destination: Mars. Moon landing is old news to Apollo 11 astronauts, who call for giant leap to MarsWASHINGTON — The astronauts who first landed on the moon aren’t dwelling on their small lunar steps. Instead, two of them on Sunday urged mankind to take a giant leap to Mars. Apollo 11 astronaut Aldrin: NASA should develop missions to Mars, possibly ’source of life’WASHINGTON — Former Apollo astronaut Buzz Aldrin says NASA should set its sights on a bigger target in the future: Mars. Armstrong said ‘one small step for a man’ in famous moon line, but Earth missed a wordWASHINGTON — When Neil Armstrong first spoke from the moon, he said one thing and people on Earth heard another. What the world heard was grammatically flubbed: “That’s one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind.” Armstrong insists he said: “That’s one small step for ‘a’ man.” It’s just that people just didn’t hear it. One giant leap for the march of time: Most Americans were born after first landing on moonWASHINGTON — Most Americans have never known a world where man hasn’t been to the moon. |
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