News articles tagged with 'instrument' (Page 15)
Why is the Hercules Dwarf Galaxy so flat?
— 15 Sep 2007 18:54 | AstronomyThrough some of the very first scientific observations with the brand-new Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) in Arizona, an international team of astronomers has found that a recently…
Mars rovers survive dust storms, ready for next objectives
— 8 Sep 2007 14:19 | AstronomyTwo months after sky-darkening dust from severe storms nearly killed NASA's Mars exploration rovers, the solar powered robots are awake and ready to continue their mission. Opportunity's…
Mars rovers begin atmospheric observations
— 29 Aug 2007 17:10 | AstronomyMars rover scientists have launched a new long-term study on the Martian atmosphere with the Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer, an instrument that was originally developed at the University…
Scientists see first signs of long-term changes in tropical rainfall
— 28 Aug 2007 14:40 | EnvironmentNASA scientists have detected the first signs that tropical rainfall is on the rise, using the longest and most complete data record available. The international scientific community…
Moving to the rhythm of the Sun
— 17 Aug 2007 10:14 | AstronomyScientists from the Ulysses mission have proven that sounds generated deep inside the Sun cause the Earth to shake and vibrate in sympathy. They have found that Earth's magnetic field,…