Firefighters gain on blaze near Los Angeles Sep 2, 2009
It also houses two giant telescopes and several multimillion-dollar university programs in its role as both a landmark for its historic discoveries and a thriving modern center for astronomy. If the flames hit the mountain, some cell phone service and TV and radio transmissions would be disrupted. (FOX 11, AZ)
Full Story Sep 2, 2009
The observatory is home to giant telescopes and several multimillion-dollar university programs in its role as both a landmark for its discoveries and a thriving modern center for astronomy. T.J. Lynch and his wife, Maggie, were among residents who evacuated late Monday after the eerie orange glow on the horizon turned into flames cresting the hill near their Tujunga home. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Calif. residents return to rubble as fires spread Sep 1, 2009
It also houses two giant telescopes and several multimillion-dollar university programs in its role as both a landmark for its historic discoveries and a thriving modern center for astronomy. If the flames hit the mountain, cell phone service and TV and radio transmissions would be disrupted, but the extent was unclear. (Albany Times Union)
10 things to do this weekend Jun 5, 2009
During the celebration, which starts this weekend, general admission including entrance to the "Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass" exhibition is free. June 7, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, (312) 922-7827. (Crain's Chicago Business)
No-Frills Day In Mendocino May 3, 2009
Out of This World, an amateur astronomer's delight, is stocked with telescopes, binoculars and all manner of science gadgets to help you find your place in the world. The Mendocino Art Center, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, offers a serene garden setting for local and regional art; the gift shop showcases local handcrafts. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
European Space Agency hopes to clean up space junk Feb 17, 2009
Also this year, the Europeans plan to launch two new telescopes into space to study the far reaches of space. The Planck telescope will map background radiation that fills space, while the Herschel space telescope will give astronomers a view of far-infrared and sub-millimeter wavelengths. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
