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First Image Of Actual Moon Bombing Impact

8:42AM October 10, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

Like Mark said, the much-anticipated Moon bombing fireworks have been a major letdown. The good news is that it happened: NASA has released the actual money shot, showing the impact flash. Just don’t expect a Ron Jeremy G22 bang. More »

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Reminder: How To Watch The Moon Bombing In Real Time

9:53AM October 9, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

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In case you missed it, NASA is bombing the Moon tomorrow morning at 7:31AM Eastern/4:31AM Pacific (10.31pm AEDST). Here you have a simulation of the projectile’s approach, which will cause a 50km high plume. Check out how to watch it here. More »

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How To Watch The Moon Bombing In Real Time

3:00PM October 8, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

If you have nothing to do on Friday, October 9, at 7.31am Eastern/4.31am Pacific (10.31pm AEDST), reserve that spot for some serious space fireworks. At that time you can see how NASA bombs the Moon from orbit using this huge thing. More »

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Slooh: Control Big Telescopes Around the World in Your PJs

4:20AM May 9, 2009 | Gizmodo US Edition

Used by astronomers for years, Slooh is an online service that lets people control space telescopes around the world and take images in real time. They’ve now launched a novice version for you and me.

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