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News In Space
Thursday, 19 November 2009 16:49

News in space

News In Space
A weekly dose of space, astronomy and the people who want to explore the cosmos. Host Casey Dee takes a humorous look at what the rest of us call "rocket science". Visit Starlight Learning and AstroShorts for the full experience!
News In Space
  • November Sky Events

    Mars gets closer and the Leonids meteor shower puts on a show this month. News in Space host, Casey Dee, hosts. Produced by Starlight Learning. Credit Imaginova Corp.
  • Sky Events in October

    View the Coathanger Cluster, Venus, and the Orionids meteor shower this month. News in Space host, Casey Dee, hosts. Produced by Starlight Learning. Credit Imaginova Corp.
  • Summer -The Silly Season!

    Casey and Lindsay explore sun, sand, surf and the seasons. Steve takes one for the team.
  • Of Klingons and Quasars

    The relationship between Science and Science Fiction is a symbiotic one, don?t you think? Casey and I visited a Science Fiction convention in Toronto called Polaris 21 where we explored that relationship. What we found was that Science Fiction fans are keenly aware of the interplay between the two and had plenty to say. We have their insights in this episode of ?News In Space? including an interview with Torri Higginson of Stargate Atlantis.
  • PipeHenge: Daytime Astronomy

    Pipehenge uses practical observation of daily and seasonal changes during the day while students are at school, to help students see the connections among various disciplines of science, mathematics, the humanities, and the real world.
  • NEAF Astronomy Expo Bonus Footage

    Bonus feature to our 4 part NEAF Astronomy Expo coverage. Casey interviews Astro Gizmos, Plane Wave Instruments, Universal Astronomics and more.
  • Mars Rovers, oceans on Titan, trouble at NASA and more ...

    Hover above the martian surface with the twin robotic explorers of the Red planet, take a swim on a methane lake and discover how bright the Space Station will be getting in June.
  • NEAF - Astronomy Expo Part 4

    Our final installment of NEAF coverage. Casey discovers binoviewers, the largest East Coast telescope retailer, an on-line imaging tutorial service, good advice from a Star Hunter and she takes a beast for a drive.
  • NEAF - Astronomy Expo Part 3

    Casey explores the showroom and learns about observatories to house your telescope, space simulators and how to make astronomy wheelchair accessible.
  • NEAF - Astronomy Expo Part 2

    From miniatures to infinity and beyond! Casey explores beautiful miniature telescopes, astro-magazines, astro-wear, high-end refractors, protostar supplies and visits with an astro-gal-pal.
  • Casey Dee explores NEAF -the biggest astronomy conference in North America

    Casey Dee explores NEAF -the biggest astronomy conference in North America . See the newest from Televue, the Superman of the West Coast, an artisan devoted to telescopes and much more. Part 1 of 4.
  • Breaking News: Earth-like planet could have liquid water!

    For the first time in history, an Earth-like planet has been discovered orbiting a distant star.

    At only one and a half times the radius of Earth, Gliese 581 C is the third and smallest planet to be discovered orbiting a Red Dwarf star located 20.5 light years away in the constellation Libra and the first one to approach the Earth’s size. The planet resides in the star’s “Goldilocks Zone” where liquid water –and life could occur. The team of Swiss, French and Portuguese astronomers used the European Southern Observatory’s 3.6 m telescope to make this incredible discovery. See the video for more!

  • Casey Goes to Astronomy Day

    Casey Dee, host of "News in Space", participates in Astronomy Day 2007 with the Durham Region Astronomical Association at Parkwood Estates in Oshawa.
  • Explore the beautiful pre-dawn skies on Astronomy Day 2007

    An array of cosmic delights await you. And if you watched "Killer Asteroids", we'll show you where to find asteroid Apophis.

    April 21st, 2007 marks Astronomy Day, an internationally recognized day of exploration and discovery in our heavens. Check out your local astronomy club for a public stargazing event near you.

  • Killer Asteroids!

    Casey investigates killer asteroids, gravity tractors and the chances of a major catastrophe. This episode will knock you out of your seat. At least if you're Casey.
  • Pluto - Planet or Not?

    Casey explores the status of Pluto and the New Horizons mission to the Dwarf Planet. Bonus -A Starry Nights Tour of April Skies!
 

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