Friday Links
This week’s links are picture heavy, but first up is an awesome astronomical event you don’t want to miss this weekend…
Lunar Eclipse tomorrow!
Chances are you can see at least some of it. Phil Plait helps you plan your viewing party.
Speaking of eclipses, check out the one you missed last week.
Down to Earth
A huge iceberg that’s been at sea for over 10 years
Stunning panorama of the Canberra tracking station – can you see them talking to Curiosity?
Andrew Symes of Canadian Astronomy writes about attending the MSL launch tweetup – Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 not up yet
Around the Solar System
cassini gets another great shot of Saturn rings and moons
Mars rover Opportunity finds gypsum, proof of water on Mars
New Horizons probe now the closest spacecraft to Pluto
In Orbit
NASA announces official launch date for first SpaceX berthing mission to ISS
Things aren’t looking any better for Phobos-Grunt. ESA and RSA can’t seem to decide whether or not to stop trying to contact her