Tuesday, 13 January 2015
Friday, 9 January 2015
Vintage Travel Posters by NASA - Visit Kepler-16b, Kepler-186f or HD40307g!
Love these vintage posters by NASA for planetary discoveries.
HD 40307g
Twice as big in volume as the Earth, HD 40307g straddles the line between "Super-Earth" and "mini-Neptune" and scientists aren't sure if it has a rocky surface or one that's buried beneath thick layers of gas and ice. One thing is certain though: at eight time the Earth's mass, its gravitational pull is much, much stronger.
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Kepler-16b
Like Luke Skywalker's planet "Tatooine" in Star Wars, Kepler-16b orbits a pair of stars. Depicted here as a terrestrial planet, Kepler-16b might also be a gas giant like Saturn. Prospects for life on this unusual world aren't good, as it has a temperature similar to that of dry ice. But the discovery indicates that the movie's iconic double-sunset is anything but science fiction.
Kepler-186f
Kepler-186f is the first Earth-size planet discovered in the potentially 'habitable zone' around another star, where liquid water could exist on the planet's surface. Its star is much cooler and redder than our Sun. If plant life does exist on a planet like Kepler-186f, its photosynthesis could have been influenced by the star's red-wavelength photons, making for a color palette that's very different than the greens on Earth. This discovery was made by Kepler, NASA's planet hunting telescope.
HD 40307g
Twice as big in volume as the Earth, HD 40307g straddles the line between "Super-Earth" and "mini-Neptune" and scientists aren't sure if it has a rocky surface or one that's buried beneath thick layers of gas and ice. One thing is certain though: at eight time the Earth's mass, its gravitational pull is much, much stronger.
Kepler-16b
Like Luke Skywalker's planet "Tatooine" in Star Wars, Kepler-16b orbits a pair of stars. Depicted here as a terrestrial planet, Kepler-16b might also be a gas giant like Saturn. Prospects for life on this unusual world aren't good, as it has a temperature similar to that of dry ice. But the discovery indicates that the movie's iconic double-sunset is anything but science fiction.
Kepler-186f
Kepler-186f is the first Earth-size planet discovered in the potentially 'habitable zone' around another star, where liquid water could exist on the planet's surface. Its star is much cooler and redder than our Sun. If plant life does exist on a planet like Kepler-186f, its photosynthesis could have been influenced by the star's red-wavelength photons, making for a color palette that's very different than the greens on Earth. This discovery was made by Kepler, NASA's planet hunting telescope.
Tuesday, 23 December 2014
Thursday, 2 October 2014
Thursday, 25 September 2014
London Postcode Puzzle by Ding Studio
The London Postcode district puzzle is a unique jigsaw with the puzzle pieces in the shape of the London postcode districts. On the puzzle are 48 icons with a short explanation, showing well known landmarks, hidden gems and places where history happened.
This 120 piece jigsaw puzzle is a great way to explore London. Whether you have just moved here, are looking for a new home, just fell in love with this amazing city or lived here all your life, this jigsaw puzzle will show you a new side of London.
YOU CAN BUY ONE ONLINE AT
The National Gallery
The V&A museum
or at selected gift shops.
For a full list of stockist check www.dingstudio.co.uk.
This 120 piece jigsaw puzzle is a great way to explore London. Whether you have just moved here, are looking for a new home, just fell in love with this amazing city or lived here all your life, this jigsaw puzzle will show you a new side of London.
YOU CAN BUY ONE ONLINE AT
The National Gallery
The V&A museum
or at selected gift shops.
For a full list of stockist check www.dingstudio.co.uk.
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