NASA to Host Google+ Hangout from International Space Station

The space station is one of the brightest objects in the sky. Image Credit: NASA
Ever wanted someone in space to answer your questions about life in orbit? Now, with the help of Google+ hangouts, and NASA, you’ll have your chance!
This first-ever event for NASA will connect fans of space exploration with the International Space Station on February 22nd. By utilizing the Google+ Hangout technology, NASA will connect fans with astronauts living and working on the ISS, orbiting 240 miles above the Earth.
Live from Serenity Valley, it’s Saturday Night!
I tested out the equipment for remote operation of my observatory (Serenity Valley Observatory).
This is just a test stream from the telescope.
In the test I had the scope on the moon, Jupiter, and M45. Enjoy!
The Cosmic Ray Show: Episode Four
The fourth episode of The Cosmic Ray Show will air on November 27th, 2012 at 7:00 PM Pacific!

A total solar eclipse was visible from the Northern tip of Australia on Nov. 13, 2012 at 3:35 EST. The light halo visible around the edges of the moon is the sun’s corona.
Image Credit: Romeo Durscher
The featured guest will be Dave Reneke from Astro Dave: Space and Astronomy News.
Join my co-host Jerry Hilburn and I as we discuss the recent solar eclipse, and the wonderful astronomical sights of the southern hemisphere.
The musical guest will be Ryan Van Sickle, who will be performing “When We Were Young”
Follow the show on twitter (@cosmicraytv) for more information, and to submit questions for Dave, Jerry and myself during the show with the hashtag #cosmicraytv
You’ll be sure to get a heaping serving of space news, and all the nerdy antics you’ve come to expect.
With The Cosmic Ray Show being web-based, you have several ways to watch the show!
Please take a moment and add The Cosmic Ray Show to your Google+ Circles, your twitter feed (@cosmicraytv), and if you are still on Facebook, the fan page is at: http://www.facebook.com/cosmicraytv
Virtual Star Party for August 29th 2012
If you are interested in seeing what’s in the night sky (and in some cases, what’s going on with the sun) check out the weekly Virtual Star Party.
Virtual Star Party for July 15th 2012
Tonight’s Virtual Star Party is live! Come Join us!
