Author: Tiffany Kai

Flagstaff, Arizona: Exploring the Wonders of the Night Sky

Flagstaff, Arizona: Exploring the Wonders of the Night Sky

Nestled among the majestic San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff, Arizona, stands as a beacon for stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts alike. With its high elevation, clean air, and clear skies, this charming mountain town is a premier destination for anyone looking to explore the cosmos in all its splendor. Whether you’re a seasoned astronomer or just curious about the stars, Flagstaff offers a plethora of awe-inspiring sites and experiences that will ignite your passion for the night sky.

Exploring Mars

Exploring Mars

For more than half a century, NASA’s fleet of increasingly sophisticated orbiters, landers, and rovers has helped us transform science fiction into reality, enabling us to piece together detailed information about Mars, our nearest planetary neighbor.

Exoplanets

Exoplanets

Did you know this interesting thing about the planets in our galaxy?

Hubble: New Multiwavelength Galaxy View

Hubble: New Multiwavelength Galaxy View

This picture is composed of a whopping ten different Hubble images, each filtered to collect light from a specific wavelength or range of wavelengths. It spans Hubble’s sensitivity to light, from ultraviolet through visible light and into the near-infrared spectrum. Capturing such a wide range of wavelengths allows astronomers to study information about many different…

Perseverance Rover

Perseverance Rover

The Perseverance Mars rover is part of NASA’s Mars Exploration Program, a long-term effort of robotic exploration of the Red Planet. A key objective for Perseverance’s mission on Mars is astrobiology, including the search for signs of ancient microbial life.Perseverance is investigating Jezero Crater – a region of Mars where the ancient environment may have…