Category Archives: Fun

Lunch With an Astronaut

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Jeff Miller

Another Lunch With An Astronaut is coming up fast! Spend time with Ken Cameron on January 4th, 2013 if possible… Space Center Houston is now proud to offer you and your family an extraordinary opportunity to spend time with a NASA … Continue reading →

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Take a Break!

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

“6. Take a vacation “Vacations are the best way to recharge your soul.” ~Barbara Corcoran From the ‘Bonus Manual’ in her book Use What You’ve Got, and Other Business Lessons I Learned from My Mom Perhaps you noticed.  The Everyday … Continue reading →

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Are We Going MAD?

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

From:  Space.com NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity is exploring some new terrain — the pages of MAD magazine. The year-end issue of MAD, out Dec. 18, spotlights Curiosity in its fold-in, a feature that shifts from an obvious image to a hidden … Continue reading →

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Help Study Andromeda

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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” A group of astronomers is inviting the public to join their star-hunting team in a search of the bright Andromeda Galaxy.”~Space.com This is new as of December 5th, 2012. If you decide to help, you’ll have access to PHAT: … Continue reading →

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Interesting Website

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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How Many People Are in Space Right Now?

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Put NASA Puzzle Pieces Together

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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Have you visited the current  ‘Carnival of Space’ yet?  It’s already borne fruit for Everyday Spacer.  I was cruising #279, just visiting blog posts which seemed interesting, when lo and behold, I found a gem for us! “Taking the advice … Continue reading →

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See Five Planets In the Night Sky!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

From: EarthSky News December 2012 presents a great big plateful of planetary delights, with all five visible planets shining in the night sky this month. Mars and Jupiter come out at evening, but you must be willing to wake up … Continue reading →

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Contest: Name That Asteroid!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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Yesterday, we learned a little more about The Planetary Society. Did you see the contest? You can actually enter a name for an asteroid! How cool is that? There’s a mission being planned so the folks going to 1999 RQ36 … Continue reading →

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Grant a Wish

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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Ever hear of Explorer Scouts?  My daughter and I were part of one of those groups – Aviation Explorer Scouts in Torrance, CA, USA when she was in High School.  What a great opportunity! WISH reminds me of that.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Lunch With an Astronaut

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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Another Lunch With An Astronaut is coming up fast!  Spend time with John-David Bartoe on November 3oth if possible… Space Center Houston is now proud to offer you and your family an extraordinary opportunity to spend time with a NASA … Continue reading →

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