Monday, 12 September 2016

Visions of Life on Mars in Earth’s Depths

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Far down in a South African gold mine, scientists are studying tiny life-forms that live in eternal darkness. The conditions provide insights into where life might exist elsewhere.
via New York Times

Philae Lander Found on Comet 67P

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Zazzle Space Gifts for young and old

Star mapper

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Explore the sky with this new visualisation using data from ESA’s Hipparcos mission
via ESA Space Science
http://www.esa.int/spaceinimages/Images/2016/09/ESA_s_Star_Mapper_visualisation

Watch Gaia first data release media briefing

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Livestreaming of the media briefing on the first data release from ESA’s Gaia mission will begin on 14 September at 09:30 GMT (11:30 CEST).


via ESA Space Science
http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Science/Gaia/Watch_Gaia_first_data_release_media_briefing

First Gaia Data Release

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Gaia’s first star catalogue will be unveiled on Wednesday, 14 September. Watch livestream from 09:30 GMT / 11:30 CEST
via ESA Space Science
http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Science/Gaia/Watch_Gaia_first_data_release_media_briefing

First physics experiment at HIE-ISOLDE begins