Tag Archives: Solar System

Dawn eases into orbit around Ceres

Posted on March 6, 2015 by astrotanya

When NASA’s Dawn spacecraft is captured into orbit around the dwarf planet Ceres on Friday, March 6, there will be no fanfare in mission control. In fact, the spacecraft won’t even be in radio contact. There’s no need, because Dawn’s … Continue reading →

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Destination Solar System at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago

Posted on July 23, 2014 by nickl01

The entrance of the Adler Planetarium. Note the large poster advertising the planetarium’s premier sky show, Destination Solar System, on the left, while on the right a poster advertises the popular exhibition for young children, Planet Explorers. Photo Nick Lomb … Continue reading →

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