We want to help you in the event planning process by pointing you towards some of the resources you can use for your event. Our team has curated a set of resources that vary from presentations, videos to kid-friendly quizzes.
Learning Objective: Learn that rings are not exclusive to planets and discover how they can be detected in smaller bodies like asteroids. Overview: The progress in astronomical technology and observation [...]
This article was originally published in the Bad Astronomy Newsletter (November 16, 2023 Issue #645) by Phil Plait, an astronomer and science communicator, as well as a friend of Asteroid […]
Betelgeuse stands out as one of the celestial marvels, ranking among the top 10 brightest stars that grace our night sky. With a diameter nearly 8000 times that of the [...]
This article was originally published on asteroidfoundation.org. This November was filled with promoting science and asteroids for the team at the Asteroid Foundation. The Foundation attended the grand opening of [...]
The NASA Wallops Flight Facility, situated on Wallops Island along the eastern coast of Virginia in the United States, has served as a rocket launch site since its establishment in […]
Architecture and astronomy have shared a profound connection since ancient times. This enduring relationship is evident in structures like pyramids, monuments, and observatories that have been preserved across the world. […]
The upcoming close encounter with the asteroid Apophis on April 13, 2029, presents an exceptional opportunity for planetary defense, asteroid science and public engagement. Apophis, measuring 370 meters in diameter, […]
Learning Objective: Learn why and where there are gaps in the distribution of asteroids. Overview: Kirkwood Gaps are a feature of main belt asteroids’ orbit, where there are gaps in [...]
On September 24, the OSIRIS-REx probe capsule successfully landed in the desert region of Utah, western USA, containing fragments of asteroid Bennu. Now, the probe launched in 2016 will not […]
The Center for International Research and Restitution on Impacts and on Rochechouart (CIRIR) in France serves as a comprehensive hub for asteroid impact research, education, culture, territorial development, and public […]
This article was originally published on asteroidfoundation.org. In Autumn 2023, the Asteroid Foundation took part in a series of events aimed at promoting science and space exploration in Luxembourg. Below, [...]
Everywhere, you can find someone who has play cards. It’s a fun way to interact with your family, friends, and colleagues through a variety of games. The standard deck, which […]
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