SkyGuy DISPATCH: Hubble First Space Walk

Posted May 16th, 2009 by SkyGuy

Thursday was a great day for the astronauts working on the Hubble Space Telescope. But …. I have to tell you, it wasn’t all easy.

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SkyGuy DISPATCH: Hubble Repair!

Posted May 14th, 2009 by SkyGuy

Great news about the Hubble Space Telescope

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SkyGuy DISPATCH: It’s a Comet!! It’s a Comet!! Now!

Posted February 24th, 2009 by SkyGuy

Comets don’t come along every day. There’s one you can see RIGHT NOW!! Check it out!

Here are the links I mention in this video. You can find astronomy clubs hear you here:

http://www.astronomyclubs.com/1/190/0/0/select_state.aspx

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/organizations

Will Earth End Up Like Venus?

Posted February 23rd, 2009 by SkyGuy

SkyGuy takes a look at global climate change, Venus, and the future of Earth.

What is the Hottest Planet in our Solar System?

Posted December 11th, 2008 by SkyGuy

Update on the Knight Grant

Posted November 14th, 2008 by SkyGuy

I just received word from the Knight Foundation that we did not get accepted for the grant. I want to thank all of you for commenting and rating the grant proposal. I also want to assure you this won’t get in the way of seeking other grants and funding sources. Stay tuned!

Help SkyGuy Get Funded!

Posted October 27th, 2008 by SkyGuy

I have a very unique opportunity that could really help SkyGuy take off!

The Knight News Challenge is giving away millions of dollars for the development and distribution of neighborhood and community-focused news projects. Read more »

What’s Hot about Mercury?

Posted October 13th, 2008 by SkyGuy

The MESSENGER probe is circling Mercury right now. Why is it there? What’s so interesting about Mercury?

Special thanks to Amy Gahran for editing a great script and making it fun!
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SkyGuy DISPATCH: Hubble Trouble!

Posted October 2nd, 2008 by SkyGuy

Uh oh. I have some bad news. It’s not ALL bad, but it’s pretty important to people who care about space…

Special thanks to Amy Gahran for editing a great script and making it fun!
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Why Are Galaxies Shaped Like a Swirl?

Posted August 29th, 2008 by SkyGuy

Spiral galaxies are beautiful and swirly. But why? The answer my surprise you. Also, SkyGuy introduces the three other main types of galaxies.

Special thanks to Amy Gahran for editing a great script and making it fun!