Theofficial themefor 2022 is Space and Sustainability, and it’s an important topic.
But you know what’s more exciting?
Looking at just how freaking cool space is.
And these sites are here to show you the splendors of our universe in all its glory.
Astronomy is inherently intriguing for humans.
It’s fascinating, it’s mysterious, and it’s plain outright fun.
Who Is In Space (WISS) is the story of these explorers and what they’re doing.
It doesn’t look good on phones, so ensure you use a computer with a modern surfing app.
Largely, you could explore the earth, things in low-earth orbit, the moon, and Mars.
Click any of these objects to put them in focus.
For example, with the moon, you’ll find information about all the Apollo missions undertaken by NASA.
press a mission, and its landing site will be marked on the moon.
And it’s possible for you to even listen to John F. Kennedy’s speech launching the Apollo program.
All together, it’s a cool and fascinating look into space and mankind’s relationship with it.
The main showpieces are the solar system, asteroids around Earth, exoplanets, and the Earth itself.
The solar system visualization is the most detailed, but the others are no slouch.
It’s 3D Google Maps of the universe, in a nutshell.
But the internet will give you access to one for free.
Register at iTelescope and all members get access to a telescope in the USA and another in Australia.
Paid members can access more telescopes.
Sounds hard to believe, but it’s easier than you might think.
See A Satellite Tonight (SAST) will tell you when and where to look.
You start with an astronaut and then scroll right to other objects that are found in space.
Try Some DIY Space Projects!
No, you don’t need a rocket nor NASA-level funds.
There are severalDIY space projects you could build yourselfto get a personal touch with the great beyond.
