StarStuff episode 513 is available on selected ABC Radio Stations and on line at http://www.abc.net.au/science/starstuff/
This week’s show…
What is a Galaxy?
Scientists are calling for a new definition of what a galaxy is. As Stuart Gary reports in this week’s StarStuff space feature, researchers are asking the public to contribute to the debate.A new focus needed for the early universe.
Astronomers have discovered the most important tool used to understand the very early universe (something called gravitational lensing) has been distorting their view.Additional space shuttle flight anounced.
Nasa has announced an additional space shuttle mission. The historic flight scheduled for June will be the last ever journey for the iconic American space plane.New heavy lift rocket launches spy satellite from new California launch pad.
A new spy satellite for America’s highly secretive National Reconnaissance Office has blasted into orbit from a newly built launch pad at the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The new facility means the United States can now launch its biggest rockets from both sides of the country.The Science Report
A wrap up of all the major science news stories of the past week.
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