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Tag Archives: outer space
A global map of active solar observatories
The map provided below identifies the currently active solar observatories on Earth. While other observatories may include some facets of research related to the Sun, this map identifies those optical and radio observatories whose primary purpose is the study and … Continue reading
Posted in aerospace, Africa, Asia, Astronomy, China, civics, Communications, digital communications, education, engineering, environment, Europe, geography, government, history, humanity, India, infrastructure, land use, Latin America, light pollution, Maps, military, mountains, nature, North America, Oceania, Outer Space, pictures, place names, planning, politics, pollution, Radio, Russia, Science, Skies, solar, South America, space, spatial design, technology, tourism, Transportation, Travel, urban planning, visual pollution, weather
Tagged astronomy, observatories, optical, outer space, Radio, Science, space, telescopes
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Ten planning lessons from astronomical research sites
The following are ten planning lessons learned from visiting multiple astronomical research sites including the Kitt Peak National Observatory, the Very Large Array, Griffith Observatory, and similar facilities across the country. It also includes information learned from the International Dark-Sky … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, aerospace, architecture, Astronomy, books, Cars, cities, climate change, colleges, culture, digital communications, engineering, environment, fun, futurism, geography, government, historic preservation, history, humanity, infrastructure, land use, light pollution, literature, Maps, mountains, natural history, nature, Outer Space, pictures, placemaking, planning, pollution, revitalization, Science, Skies, solar, Statistics, technology, Television, third places, tourism, traffic, Travel, urban design, urban planning, video, visual pollution, weather, zoning
Tagged antenna, astronomy, cities, dark skies, environment, fun, geography, history, Interstellar, land use, observatories, outer space, planets, planning, radio telescopes, Science, space, stars, technology, transportation, travel
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Tuesday Tunes: Out-of-this-world rock band names
Listed below are band names (primarily from rock) that are out-of-this-world in nature. The most common terms are star (17), star (13), moon (13), sun (13), and space (7). Meanwhile Mars (8), Venus (6), Mercury (2), Jupiter (2), and Pluto … Continue reading
Posted in Astronomy, entertainment, fun, history, Language, Music, music reviews, Outer Space, Science, solar
Tagged astronomy, band names, fun, history, Moon, music, outer space, planets, rock, rock 'n'roll, satellites, space, stars, sun
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An out-of-this-world visit to the Very Large Array (VLA)
This past Thursday afternoon several of us had an exciting opportunity to visit the Very Large Array (VLA) in west-central New Mexico. Anyone who has watched the 1997 movie Contact starring Jodie Foster should be familiar with the VLA. More … Continue reading
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Tagged aerospace, astronomy, communications, Contact, geography, National Radio Astronomy Telescope, outer space, planning, Science, technology, travel, Very Large Array, VLA
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Serenading flags worldwide that depict the Moon
As a follow-up to the previous post on flags from around the planet that depict the Sun, here is a list of those with the Moon on them. In nearly all cases, the Moon is depicted as a crescent shape … Continue reading
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Tagged design, emblem, flag, flags, Moon, nations, outer space, space, symbol
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“Project Hail Mary” – Science fiction at its very best!
I cannot express enough accolades about Andy Weir’s newest novel, Project Hail Mary. The book is simply outstanding. It’s one of those books that is hard to put down and you never want to end. I don’t want to give … Continue reading
Posted in aerospace, art, Astronomy, aviation, book reviews, books, Communications, culture, entertainment, environment, fun, futurism, geography, Geology, humanity, inclusiveness, literature, nature, Outer Space, place names, product design, reading, Science, Science fiction, Statistics, technology, transportation, Travel, writing
Tagged Andy Weir, astronomy, books, dystopian, literature, outer space, planets, Project Hail Mary, Science, science fiction, writing
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Can you guess the city, #28?
Still no correct answers to City #25 or City #27, so here’s another hint for City #25 – it is located in Africa. Here is City #28 for your consideration.
Posted in aerospace, cities, Communications, Environment, fun, geography, infrastructure, land use, Maps, Outer Space, pictures, placemaking, planning, spatial design
Tagged cities, fun, games, geography, land use, maps, outer space, satellite images, spatial design
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Can you guess the city, #17?
Congratulations to Bobby for being the first to correctly identify City #16. Here is City #17. Good luck!
Posted in aerospace, cities, Environment, fun, geography, land use, Maps, Outer Space, pictures, planning, spatial design
Tagged cities, fun, games, geography, land use, maps, outer space, planning, satellite images, space, spatial design
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Can you guess the city, #15?
Here’s #15 to ponder over the weekend. Congratulations to Rumil for being the first to respond and correctly identify City #14.
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Tagged cities, fun, games, geography, land use, maps, outer space, spatial design
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Can you guess lucky city #13?
Don’t worry. In the city shown below, the number thirteen is often considered to be lucky. Unfortunately, I could not locate a suitable larger image. Congrats to Motorvilleboy for being the first correctly identify City #12. Good luck to all with … Continue reading
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Tagged aerospace, cities, fun, games, geography, land use, maps, outer space, photos, satellite images, spatial design
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