Hidden NASA/ESA code - Orion parachute (prelaunch Artemis)
Sep 26, 2022 · In a recent pre-launch video that explained the detail of the Artemis mission, I found a hidden code in the Orion module parachute. When decoded it reads “Eiffel Tower” - this is a nod to the ESA who is a significant contributor to NASA’s Moon mission.
Orion ST80 vs Celestron Skymaster 25x100 | Space.com Forums
Sep 17, 2021 · What would you suggest buying for 1st time novice beginner ? Orion ST80 ( telescope ) or Celestron Skymaster 25x100 ( binoculars ) ?? Which will give better coverage for sky, better & further images clear bigger images. I heard it …
Starship is the lander for Artemis. Something doesn't add up.
Jan 19, 2024 · NASA's Artemis program incorporates spacecraft like Orion for crew transportation and re-entry, Gateway for lunar orbit research and staging, and Capstone for technology demonstrations. This approach leverages international collaboration, accommodates varying mission objectives, and considers development timelines and progress.
Better Telescope? - Space.com Forums
Dec 21, 2020 · Also noticed Orion has a 2X Barlow lens> sorta' a supercharger for amplyfying the IMAGE U will observe from your basic F/4 telescope> F/4 means Focal length is 4 times C.A. or only 18" to keep scope length short b/c the image produced by the primary has to be in a position where your eyepiece can observe it> The MSS had a 4 foot (48") focal ...
Exploding star? - Space.com Forums
Feb 8, 2022 · @enkaydee didn’t say which island or location, but on google maps at the international at Oahu, the two main runways seem to be east/west, which makes sense most traffic comes from east and west, so, with Orion at WSW, and the observation was low and to the right, low to the west fits the description for approaching aircraft entering or leaving the landing …
Hiding a shiny star at 3:20 morning! | Space.com Forums
Sep 7, 2021 · In this image Orion is in right Then i measured 3 times of the Orion to the left and about 20 degrees toward down there were 2 stars like to the heads of the Gemini and on other star there was middle left of them and was so shany then suddenly disappeared! It didn't have any moving and I saw it several seconds then at once disappeared!
What are the Orion astronauts doing these days?
Jul 30, 2020 · Those poor astronauts who trained on Orion so many years ago must be getting tired of waiting to launch. I don't read much about them.
Question Suggestions for personal telescope - Space.com Forums
Apr 3, 2020 · COLGeek, that is a healthy budget Orion makes good telescopes, I use an Orion XT10i, cheaper than your limit but reflector on a Dob mount and about 60 lbs. when setup TeleVue refractors are excellent too but TeleVue currently is closed because of COVID-19 lock up (I received e-mail notification 21-March).
What can i see with a 10" dobsonian | Space.com Forums
Sep 28, 2023 · I use a 90-mm refractor telescope (since 1991) and an Orion XT10i mounted on a dobsonian (since 2018). Easy to compare the views The 10-inch Newtonian reflector shows brighter images and fainter targets than my 90-mm refractor telescope and I see more moons at Saturn in the 10-inch vs. 90-mm refractor.
night sky - Space.com Forums
Apr 30, 2020 · the orion points his weapon at taurus the bull's eye and from there you could walk in the night sky in a circle round the year to find 12 zodiac signs leo is awesome, virgo is excellent, libra and scorpio fine by then my exams were coming so i paid little attention to the next ones - sagittarius, acquaris, pieces and aries ... well actually we ...