xkcd visualizes gravity wells of our solar system
Posted on Aug.30, 2011, under astronomy, math
XKCD does a good job of looking at complex math and physics topics from a slightly different angle
-
Welcome to UtProsim.com, a collection of space and astronomy outreach ideas and just general spacey stuff. Click on the RSS button above to keep up with updates.
You can also subscribe by email by filling the field below:
Proud member of the SpaceTweep Society
NASA Image of the Day
Strong Storms Over Oklahoma
This image of the storm system that generated the F-4 tornado in Moore, Oklahoma was taken by NASA's Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instrument aboard one of the Earth Observing System (EOS) satellites. The image was captured on May 20, 2013, at 19:40 UTC (2:40 p.m. CDT) as the tornado began its deadly swath. Image Credit: NASA/Goddard/Jeff Schmaltz/MODIS Land Rapid Response Team
Read More
NASA News- NASA Administrator Visits California Centers, Meets Media May 20, 2013NASA Administrator Charles Bolden will hold media availabilities at all three of the agency's centers in California this week, highlighting progress on the asteroid mission, commercial crew transportation and space technology development. […]
- NASA, Bigelow to Discuss Private Sector Human Space Exploration and Development May 20, 2013NASA and Bigelow Aerospace of Las Vegas are holding a media availability at 1:30 p.m. EDT, Thursday, May 23, to discuss the agency's Space Act Agreement with the company for its insight on collaborating with commercial industry on exploration beyond Earth orbit. Journalists can participate in-person or by teleconference. […]
- NASA Administrator Visits California Centers, Meets Media May 20, 2013
