ASET-The Astronomical Society of East Texas

Chilean Earthquake shortens Earth's Days!

Thursday, 11 March 2010 16:36 Paul R. Shaw

Don't be frightened by the title. It is only slowing down NOT ENDING. Just wait for the magnetic poles to reverse!

The recent earthquake in Chile has put a added to the slowing of the earth's rotation and the length of the solar day.

Check out the research article.

http://www.nasa.gov/topics/earth/features/earth-20100301.html

THERE WAS A 7.2 RS AFTERSHOCK IN CHILE TODAY!!!

Last Updated on Thursday, 11 March 2010 18:51

POSTPONED! School Night for Astronomy

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 19:07 Paul R. Shaw

School Night for Astronomy scheduled for Friday, February 19 @ Mineola Nature Preserve has been postponed until later due to the possibility of rain for the next two week ends.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 February 2010 19:11

Virtual Tour of the Universe

Wednesday, 13 January 2010 15:07 Paul R. Shaw

This is too good to leave hidden in the weblinks.
Marvelous! Buckel up and journey to the edge of the universe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17jymDn0W6U