Science

LAPS: Are Your Eyes Ready For 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse?

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LAPS News:

The annular solar eclipse will cross North, Central and South America Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. The annular eclipse will begin in the United States, traveling from the coast of Oregon to the Texas Gulf Coast.

Weather permitting, it will be visible in New Mexico!

An annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth while it is at its farthest point from Earth. Because the Moon is farther away from Earth, it appears smaller than the Sun and does not completely cover the star – creating a “ring of fire” effect in the sky. 

“Eclipse blindness” occurs when eyes are exposed Read More

World-Renowned Eclipse Researchers Shed Light On The Eclipse At New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science

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NMMNHS News:

The annular eclipse on the morning of Oct. 14 is coming up quickly, and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) has a week of activities leading up to the eclipse, featuring visiting experts from NASA, NOAA and other world-renowned institutions.

What:

Throughout the week, the museum is hosting a series of Solar Family Afternoons, which include all-ages activities like viewing the sun through the museum’s specialized solar telescopes, building simple eclipse viewers, and walking on the museum’s one-of-a-kind moon map. Additionally, from 1 to 2 p.m. each Read More

AGU: Mars Safer For Human Brains Than Moon, Deep Space

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Scene of Buzz Aldrin walking on the Moon in 1969. Courtesy/NASA

AGU News:

A major concern for astronauts in space is exposure to radiation from galactic cosmic rays and solar energetic particles, which could potentially harm the central nervous system.

A new study finds that astronauts will be exposed to more radiation on the Moon’s surface and in deep space than they will be on Mars, creating a need for adequate shielding protection.

See the research here. Read More

Robinson: In The Push For Decarbonization … There’s Room At The Table For Everyone

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By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2023 New Mexico News Services

Last week energy professionals met to talk about “building an advanced energy ecosystem in New Mexico.” Conference participants came from industry, the labs, government, unions and education. Alas, the protests outside the Albuquerque hotel got more attention than the learned people inside.

I’ve been writing about energy in New Mexico since the 1970s and have covered my share of energy conferences. They’re part dog-and-pony show and part education; the most productive exchanges tend to happen in the hallways when participants Read More

Experience Eclipse At Pajarito Mountain Oct. 14!

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Pajarito Mountain News:

Experience the Eclipse at Pajarito!

Enjoy breakfast or lunch on the deck and experience the annular eclipse at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 14.

During an eclipse, it is never safe to look directly at the sun without specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing.

“Review these safety guidelines to prepare for Oct. 14 if you’re coming up!” Read More

County & Pajarito Astronomers Dark Sky Event Tonight!

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Pajarito Astronomers News:

Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Divisions have partnered up with the Pajarito Astronomers for the Dark Night program.

Anyone with an interest in star gazing and the chance to look through a telescope is invited to come out to Spirio Soccer Fields tonight, Oct. 7, 2023, at Overlook Park in White Rock.

Volunteers from the Pajarito Astronomers Club will be present with telescopes starting about 7:30 p.m. until at least 10:30 p.m., and as late as midnight if there is continued interest.

Sunset is at 6:42 p.m., so it will start getting dark about 7:30 p.m. Read More

NASA Outreach And Free Eclipse Glasses: Meet Senior Mission Manager Charles ‘Chuck’ Tatro At Local Libraries

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NASA’s Charles ‘Chuck’ Tatro

COUNTY News:

          • 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 in the lobby of the Mesa Public Library
          • 3-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 at the White Rock branch library

In the days leading up to the annular eclipse Saturday, Oct. 14, NASA representative Charles “Chuck” Tatro will host two public outreach events.

He will meet with library patrons and all interested members of the public to give out free NASA eclipse glasses, as well as stickers and information about some of the NASA missions currently studying our Sun. The information will focus on some of the most recently launched solar science missions, Read More

Nobel Prize For Quantum Dots Validates Broad Applicability Of UbiQD’s Core Technology

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Vials of brightly emitting QDs made with UbiQD’s Nobel Prize-winning technology based on I-III-VI semiconductors of various sizes make for a rainbow of colors. Courtesy/UbiQD

UbiQD News: 

            • Congratulations to Nobel Laureates Bawendi, Brus, Ekimov, and the Entire QD Community on the Pinnacle of Scientific Achievement

UbiQD, Inc., the New Mexico-based leader in quantum dot (QD) manufacturing and technology, is today highlighting the important work of nanotechnology pioneers and 2023 Nobel Prize in chemistry awardees, Alexei Ekimov, Louis Brus, and Moungi Bawendi. UbiQD is exclusively Read More

Nine LANL Researchers Named 2023 Laboratory Fellows

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The 2023 Laboratory Fellows. Top row, from left: Tariq Aslam, Rod Borup, William Daughton, Tess Lavezzi Light  and Filip Ronning. Bottom row, from Left: Richard Van de Water, Hari Viswanathan, Ivan Vitev and Scott Watson. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Nine researchers have been named 2023 Los Alamos National Laboratory Fellows: Tariq Aslam, Rod Borup, William Daughton, Tess Lavezzi Light, Filip Ronning, Richard Van de Water, Hari Viswanathan, Ivan Vitev and Scott Watson.

“These researchers have made significant contributions to their respective fields, and it is an honor to recognize them Read More

Community Invited To 2023 Solar Eclipse Viewing Event At Los Alamos High School Courtyard Saturday Oct. 14

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LAPS News:

Community members of all ages are invited to view the annular solar eclipse in the Los Alamos High School inner courtyard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14.

This free event features free eclipse glasses, viewing safety information, projection of the eclipse on a large outdoor screen, National Park Service programming, educational booths and science activities for all ages, school clubs, music and more.

All activities will pause 10-11 a.m. to allow participants to view the eclipse as it moves in and out of the annular phase with the maximum eclipse happening at 10:36:57 a.m.

This Read More