New Technology
allows for a new way to stargaze at RVCC!
“Breathtaking.” “Awesome.”
We are the first large planetarium in
New Jersey to install a digital projection system. Six
powerful, high definition projectors combine real images and
computer animations to create an immersive "you-are-there"
style
experience. With DigitalSky 2, audiences feel as though they are
zooming through the solar system, past the Milky Way, and to the
very edges of the universe. Featured in all of our shows.
"365 Days of Astronomy" podcast available.
The International Astronomical Union (yes, the same
guys that demoted Pluto a couple years ago) and
several other organizations are sponsoring a daily
podcast of astronomical interest.
This is a continuation of the "International Year of
Astronomy." The 'casts are designed for the general
public, not for scientists, so give one a listen. To
hear and/or read today's article, go to the
365 Days of
Astronomy Web site.
Did you see that
satellite last night? What? You've
never seen a satellite pass overhead? There
are many satellites that pass by each night.
Type in your zip code and find the times you can see
them.
http://www.spaceweather.com/flybys/?PHPSESSID=28ger19f2ns4t2qnb6eeigc6t4
Astronomy is known for its many "pretty pictures,"
and Astronomy Picture of the Day shows them
off well. They also include a paragraph
describing the image and links to follow to learn
more.
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
Mission News
at
RVCC
