The constellations of spring enter the scene and the deep sky contains myriads of stars! Click on your location: Northern hemisphere | Southern hemisphere Northern hemisphere Star map from April to May in the Northern hemisphere 1) M3 globular cluster Observation hours: all night. You will need binoculars to spot M3, one of the most…
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Remote telescopes: take control of some of the greatest telescopes from your computer Thanks to the Internet, you not only have access to a large amount of information about space and astronomy, but also to the world’s largest telescopes. Installed under clear skies, these telescopes allow you to aim at any object of the sky…
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Space debris, mega satellite constellations : emergency in the Earth orbit – News of April 18, 2019 Tens of thousands of space debris in Earth orbit Humanity has been able to put satellites in orbit for more than 60 years. Its space activities have been the source of invaluable scientific discoveries and great moments in…
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Space simulation located in the Utah desert, U.S.A.Video – What to do – How to go – More infos and registration Video of the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) To do at the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) The Mars Society has a research station simulating a Martian base in the middle of the Utah…
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Recording the observations you make will help you learn about the night sky, but also keep track of your greatest memories. Here are some tips for keeping an astronomy log book. What is an astronomy log book for? If you’ve ever looked through a telescope or binoculars, you may already have a favorite object in…
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A new super-Earth in the planetary system of Proxima Centauri – News of April 16, 2019 – We know that Proxima Centauri is home to at least one planet in its habitable zone, Proxima b. Proxima b was discovered in 2016. Its mass is greater than the mass of the Earth. It could potentially have…
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The Stratolaunch giant plane takes off for the first time – News of April 16, 2019 – In October 2018, Paul Allen, the famous co-founder of Microsoft, passed away. Like many other famous people in Silicon Valley, Paul Allen dedicated the last years of his life to the space adventure, first by funding the SpaceShipOne…
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“The Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope is synonymous with versatility and accessibility.” For a long time, beginners as well as experienced astronomers have chosen Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. This is mainly because they tend to have a larger aperture and they are often provided with a sophisticated “GoTo” system that allows the observer to easily find and track thousands of…
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India successfully fired anti-satellite missiles – News of April 14, 2019 – At the end of March, India fired anti-satellite missiles. During this test, a modified version of an interceptor missile hit an old Indian satellite in low orbit, 300 kilometers above sea level. The missile only needed three minutes of flight to reach its…
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A meteor has exploded over the Bering Sea – News of April 14, 2019 – On December 18, 2018, a large asteroid exploded in the atmosphere over the Bering Sea. The detonation released ten times more energy than the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, yet no one noticed anything. Some satellites have detected it : the…
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The cold and dark nights of February reveal the signs of the coming spring… Click on your location: Northern hemisphere | Southern hemisphere Northern hemisphere Star map from February to March in the Northern hemisphere 1) M81 and M82 galaxies Observation hours: all night. M81 and M82 are two very different galaxies but relatively close…
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If you are lucky enough to receive the telescope you dreamed of so much at Christmas, here are some of the celestial objects that you will be able to observe after dark in December and January. Click on your location: Northern hemisphere | Southern hemisphere Northern hemisphere Star map from December to January in the…
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The Event Horizon Telescope project has revealed the first image of a black hole – News of April 11, 2019 – Yesterday, the international project Event Horizon Telescope revealed its first results, the first real image of a black hole. This project involves numerous observatories spread over several continents. It uses the technique of interferometry.…
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[Astro Coach subscriptions are currently closed.] If you want to subscribe to the waiting list, send us a message by following this link. Finally a clear strategy to optimize your chances of becoming an astronaut, even from scratch. How long have you been learning about becoming an astronaut ? Several months ? A year…
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Parker Solar Probe flew over the sun for the second time – News of April 9, 2019 – The Parker Solar Probe spacecraft is now dangerously close to the sun. The American spacecraft has just completed its second flyby of our star. It has passed only 24 million kilometers from the surface of the sun.…
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Make sure you will be able to apply according to your height, your weight, your age, your medical history… Do you fulfill the astronaut requirements ? Astronaut requirements depend on space agencies criteria, which means that it depends on your nationality. Countries listed below have a current or near future manned spaceflight program. Click on…
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So far, the indian space agency hasn’t sent astronauts into space. But it will change soon ! The first indian crewed space mission is scheduled in December 2021. You want to be an ISRO astronaut ? First make sure that you are eligible for the future missions of the indian space agency. Nationality, gender and…
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Chinese manned spaceflight program is young… but China has huge ambitions ! Space stations, journey to the Moon and to Mars… You want to be part of the chinese space adventure ? First, make sure you fulfill the CNSA requirements. Nationality, gender and age requirements to become a taikonaut You must be a chinese citizen…
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You want to become an astronaut for the japanese space agency ? You must first make sure you fullfil all the expectations of JAXA. Like all space agencies, JAXA’s astronaut requirements are very strict. Nationality, gender and age requirements to become a JAXA astronaut You have to be a japanese citizen You can be either…
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China and France collaborate more and more on common projects – News of April 2, 2019 – China seeks to collaborate with other countries in its space program, including France. The visit to France of Xi Jinping, the President of the Popular Republic of China, was the opportunity to sign a new agreement on space…
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The pulsar PSR J0002 + 6216 was ejected at an incredible speed by a supernova – News of April 2, 2019 – Supernovas and pulsars are linked because a supernova can give birth to a pulsar. When some massive stars arrive at the end of their life, their hydrostatic balance is broken. The thermonuclear reactions…
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Russia as a huge experience in sending men and women into space. Would you become one of the next cosmonauts of Roscosmos, the russian space agency ? Take a look at the Roscosmos cosmonaut requirements. Nationality, gender and age requirements to become a cosmonaut for Roscosmos You must be a russian citizen to become a…
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Chris Hadfield, Roberta Bondar, David Saint-Jacques… The famous Canadian astronauts are a source of inspiration for you ? Like them, do you want to become an astronaut at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) ? Before you consider taking the Canadian astronaut selection tests, first verify that you are eligible for the numerous selection criteria. Physical…
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Before applying to become a NASA astronaut, make sure you meet all of the criteria. The requirements are very strict, as for all space agencies around the world. Nevertheless, the selection criteria for becoming a NASA astronaut are less restrictive than in the past. So, do you meet all the requirements to hope to become…
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The observation of the sun, our nearest star, will reveal fascinating phenomena provided, of course, to be you very careful… Caution ! Sunlight can damage your eyesight if you look at it with the naked eye, and cause irreversible retinal damage if it passes through binoculars, a telescope or a lens that concentrates more light…
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Please introduce yourself ? My name is Stefano Bove and i am a full Visual artist from Toronto, Canada. My favorite books are Star Wars novels (Darth bane trilogy is my favorite), Lord of the Rings, and anything marvel or DC. My favorite TV shows are Fringe, Lost, Mars (basically any space or Sci-Fi related…
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First, make sure you are eligible to work at SpaceX Are you a U.S. Citizen ? You must be a U.S. citizen to do an internship at SpaceX. This may seem unfair, but it is not a choice made by SpaceX. The United States don’t non-U.S. Citizen to work in the space industry because it…
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The collision of the Earth with another planet would have created the Moon – News of March 24, 2019 The story of the creation of the Moon is still the subject of intense debate. The scenario of a giant impact is only one hypothesis among others. This hypothesis was formulated in the mid-2000s. We imagine…
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Northrop Grumman’s OmegA launcher wants to meet the needs of the US military – News of March 24, 2019 Many new launchers will arrive in the early 2020s. Last year, Northrop Grumman acquired Orbital ATK, the US specialist in solid propellant propulsion. And Orbital ATK, now Northrop Grumman Innovation System, has a new launcher project…
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The speed of the hypervelocity star LAMOST-HVS1 could have a surprising origin – News of March 19, 2019 – The first hypervelocity star was discovered in 2005. These objects are so fast that their speed exceeds the speed of liberation of the galaxy. They travel at velocities that exceed 500 km per second, which means…
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