Miami University (Ohio) selected Beyond UFOs as their Summer Reading Program book for the Class of 2012, requiring all 3,700+ incoming students to read and discuss the book. As part of the program, Dr. Bennett delivered the followiing remarks all these students, along with faculty, administrators, and some parents and upper class students — a […]
1. Ice on Mars — First direct detection of water on another world! The Phoenix lander, which arrived on Mars this past May, has confirmed the presence of water ice in its samples. Although orbital data have previously provided strong evidence of ice on Mars, this represents the first direct detection of water on another […]
This article appeared in The Free Lance-Star It’s the year 2100. Do you know where your children are? The question may sound facetious, but it’s actually quite important as you ponder who to vote for and what policies to support here in 2008. You can see why with some simple math: If medical science is […]
Dear Friends, I’ve been a bit remiss in sending out updates on things to see in the sky, but fortunately there are others staying on top of it! Below I’ve forwarded info from Larry Sessions (host of the North American Skies web site) on a great observing opportunity over the next few days. There’s also […]
Dear Friends, I’ve been remiss in sending out these updates, so lots of interesting space news to catch up on. Hope you enjoy it. Best wishes, Jeff ——————————— Contents 1. Mars in the Night Sky 2. Lunar Eclipse: Feb. 20 3. MESSENGER at Mercury 4. Ulysses at the Sun 5. Beyond UFOs Tour 6. Other […]
Dear Friends, My apologies for such a long time since my last e-mail, but this one can’t wait: You should go out TONIGHT (or over the next couple of nights) and see Comet Holmes. It’s easily visible in the Northern hemisphere almost all night long. My kids and I just went out and saw it […]
Dear Friends, Much to astronomers’ surprise, a faint comet — Comet McNaught — discovered a few months ago is rapidly brightening, and I’m now told that it is easily visible with binoculars and possibly even to the naked eye in early evening and pre-dawn skies if your observing conditions are favorable. The observing is best […]
Dear Friends, A quick update on things going on in space. In this e-mail: Thoughts on Pluto Dark Matter Still Dark Lunar Impact Max books donation update Best wishes, Jeff 1. Thoughts on Pluto. Many of you have been asking me what I think of the new definitions that demote Pluto and create a new […]
This article appeared on Space.com Note: The object referred to in this article as “Xena” is now officially named Eris. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has spoken on the status of Pluto. The only thing missing when they announced the decision at their press conference was the “Mission Accomplished” banners. Yes, I’m afraid this matter […]
The Daily Camera Author: Todd Neff – Camera Staff Writer The John Grisham of astronomy textbooks lives in north Boulder. Jeffrey Bennett, a University of Colorado-trained astrophysicist and longtime instructor there, is known locally for his children’s books “Max Goes to the Moon” and “Max Goes to Mars.” But these well-regarded, Rottweiler-centric efforts were sidelights […]
