Day: August 5, 2014

Hubble Shows Farthest Lensing Galaxy Yields Clues to Early Universe

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Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have unexpectedly discovered the most distant galaxy that acts as a cosmic magnifying glass. Seen here as it looked 9.6 billion years ago, this monster elliptical galaxy breaks the previous record-holder by 200 million years. These “lensing” galaxies are so massive that their gravity bends, magnifies, and distorts light …

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OBSERVING THE MOON

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National Science Week 2 August to 9 August Observe interesting geographical areas of the Moon using binoculars and telescopes on 8 and 9 August from 5.30 to 8pm at the Wine Village Wine and Food Festival (cnr R43/Hemel-en-Aarde Road, opposite Engen) weather permitting Hosted by the amateur astronomers of the Hermanus Astronomy Centre Attendance is …

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Public Presentation on Tuesday 12 August at 5.30pm at the Hermanus Municipal Auditorium

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National Science Week 2 August to 9 August From Space Flight to Space Tourism A fascinating video clip by acclaimed astronaut Sunita Williams, the 2012 commander of the International Space Station, giving insight into the living conditions and practicalities of life in space. + How Space Flight is moving into the realm of Commercial Business …

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Astrophysics with H.E.S.S.

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Gamma Rays are the most energetic form of radiation and are produced by the most extreme objects (such as neutron stars and pulsars, supernova explosions, and regions around black holes) in the Universe. A single object undergoing a gamma ray burst can momentarily shine 10 x brighter than an entire galaxy which contains hundreds of …

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