The constellation Ophiuchus gets quite a workout this month of June 2019! This lesser-known constellation features M12 on the 4th, the conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter on the 16th, and the radiant and namesake for the Ophiuchus meteorite shower on the 20th. Where necessary, we have noted (with ) where you may need binoculars or a telescope to help you …
6 Space Tourism Predictions for 2019
In early 2017, one of the first posts I wrote for Space Tourism Guide was a post of space tourism predictions for the coming year. Back then, I predicted we’d see manned test flights, falling prices, and more interest in space tourism-related activities on earth. Unfortunately, it has taken a long time for these predictions to come to pass! 2017 …
How to See the Next Solar Eclipse: July 2, 2019
Seeing a solar eclipse is one of the most impressive and rare space tourism experiences on earth. Following the 2017 solar eclipse across the U.S., traveling to see an eclipse is an increasingly popular activity for those of us who love space here on earth. In 2019, there will be another total solar eclipse visible on earth – the first …
What is Space Tourism? Here’s the New Definition.
The Solar Eclipse is one of the Year’s Biggest Events — Yes, it’s Space Tourism. August 21, 2017. If you’re a space fan, you know what’s happening on this date. For the first time since 1979, US citizens will see a solar eclipse in its full glory — the shadow of the sun will cross diagonally from Oregon to South Carolina for about two-and-a-half minutes. …