NetMassimo Blog Articles in 2012, Page 11

Saturn moon Metone photographed by the Cassini space probe (Photo NASA / JPL-Caltech / Space Science Institute)

Methone, a very strange Saturn’s satellite, was photographed by the Cassini space probe

Massimo Luciani November 7, 2012 0

Methone is a satellite of Saturn that has an average diameter of about 3 km (about 2 miles) discovered in 2004 by the Cassini space probe. The Saturn system includes several small satellites but Methone is very special because of its shape, which is that of a smooth egg.

Eternity by Greg Bear

Massimo Luciani November 6, 2012 0

The novel “Eternity” by Greg Bear was published for the first time in 1988. It’s the sequel to “Eon” and the second novel in the Way series.

Doctor Who – The Keeper of Traken

Massimo Luciani November 5, 2012 0

“The Keeper of Traken” is an adventure of the eighteenth season of “Doctor Who” classic series which aired in 1981 featuring the Fourth Doctor, Adric and Nyssa. It follows “Warriors’ Gate” and it’s a four parts adventure written by Johnny Byrne and directed by John Black.

Czech Republic wins Federation Cup 2012

Massimo Luciani November 4, 2012 1

Czech Republic won tennis Federation Cup 2012 defeating Serbia in the final confirming the title won the last year. Lucie Safarova was the great protagonist defeating Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic while Petra Kvitova defeated Jelena Jankovic but lost to Ana Ivanovic.

The Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis termporarily on display for NASA's employees (Photo NASA)

The Space Shuttle Atlantis arrived at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, where it will be exhibited

Massimo Luciani November 3, 2012 0

Yesterday the Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis was brought to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, where it will be exhibited permanently, according to schedule from July 2013, in a facility built for that purpose.