Voyager 1: Still Going Strong After 46 Years
Imagine a spacecraft launched in 1977, the same year the first Star Wars movie hit theaters. Now imagine that same spacecraft is still out there, exploring the vastness of space, billions of miles from Earth. That’s Voyager 1, a testament to human ingenuity and...From Simple Sling to Orbital Launcher
The Ancient Sling The sling, an ancient weapon, has been around for thousands of years. It consists of a small cradle or pouch connected to two retention cords. A projectile is placed in the pouch, and the sling is swung in an arc. At the right moment, a tab is...January 2025 star chart
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Clouds of Magellan & The Relic
Early evening, looking to the south, you will see two glowing clouds of light that look like detached portions of the Milky Way. These are the Clouds of Magellan, two external galaxies that are satellites of the Milky Way. The Large Cloud is 169,000 light-years away...
Explore Stonehenge Aotearoa
Nestled in the rolling hills of Carterton, Stonehenge Aotearoa is a modern adaptation of the ancient astronomical marvel.