From frank at mclc908.org Wed Jan 20 15:40:58 2016 From: frank at mclc908.org (Frank) Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 15:40:58 -0500 Subject: [MIham] A New 9th Planet Beyond Pluto? In-Reply-To: <0c5fce34d5ca05f64a13d085d7020769562.20160120193417@mail77.atl111.rsgsv.net> References: <0c5fce34d5ca05f64a13d085d7020769562.20160120193417@mail77.atl111.rsgsv.net> Message-ID: <569FF0DA.5010706@mclc908.org> *Space Weather News for Jan. 20, 2016* http://spaceweather.com *A 9TH PLANET BEYOND PLUTO?* Today, planetary scientists from Caltech announced intriguing new evidence for a Neptune-sized planet orbiting the sun beyond Pluto. The planet itself has not yet been seen, but its gravitational influence on other objects in the outer solar system may lead to its discovery. Visit Spaceweather.com for more information. *SOLAR ECLIPSE BALLOON NETWORK: *Spaceweather.com and the students of Earth to Sky Calculus have developed a balloon payload that can photograph solar eclipses from the stratosphere. This sets the stage for an ambitious experiment: We plan to launch more than a dozen balloons into the path of totality of the Great American Eclipse in August 2017 to create a unique video portrait of an eclipse sweeping across the USA. Visit today's edition of Spaceweather.com to learn more about the Solar Eclipse Balloon Network and how you can get involved. From frank at mclc908.org Thu Jan 28 12:42:39 2016 From: frank at mclc908.org (Frank) Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 12:42:39 -0500 Subject: [MIham] Cosmic Rays in Earth's Atmosphere are Intensifying In-Reply-To: <0c5fce34d5ca05f64a13d085d7020769562.20160128004708@mail0.atl11.rsgsv.net> References: <0c5fce34d5ca05f64a13d085d7020769562.20160128004708@mail0.atl11.rsgsv.net> Message-ID: <56AA530F.2010405@mclc908.org> *Space Weather News for Jan. 27, 2016* http://spaceweather.com *COSMIC RAYS IN THE ATMOSPHERE:* Newly-released measurements by high-altitude balloons show that cosmic rays in Earth's atmosphere are intensifying. The ongoing increase, which has been tracked since early 2015, will likely accelerate in the months and years ahead as the solar cycle swings away from Solar Max. This result is of interest to everyone from mountain climbers and air travelers to operators of high-altitude drones. Visit Spaceweather.com for more information. *MORNING SKY SHOW: *The five brightest planets in the solar system have lined up in the morning sky for a naked-eye display of rare beauty. In a few days, the Moon will begin to hop from planet to planet, acting as a helpful guide to novice sky watchers. Check Spaceweather.com for dates and sky maps.