NetMassimo Blog Articles in 2012, Page 59

The galaxy ESO 243-49. The circle pinpoints the black hole XLX-1 (Image NASA, ESA, and S. Farrell (University of Sydney, Australia and University of Leicester, UK))

A black hole and a star cluster are the survivors of a galaxy merger

Massimo Luciani February 16, 2012 0

The use of various space telescope allowed the discovery of black hole HLX-1 that survived a galaxy merger.

Starship: Mutiny by Mike Resnick

Massimo Luciani February 15, 2012 3

The novel “Starship: Mutiny” by Mike Resnick was published for the first time in 2005. It’s the first novel in the “Starship” series.

Doctor Who – Planet of Fire

Massimo Luciani February 14, 2012 1

“Planet of Fire” is an adventure of the twentyfirst season of “Doctor Who” classic series which aired in 1984 featuring the Fifth Doctor, Turlough, Kamelion and Peri. It’s a four parts adventure written by Peter Grimwade and directed by Fiona Cumming.

Andrew Robinson at the ExpoTrek in Hanover in 2000

Happy birthday Andrew Robinson!

Massimo Luciani February 14, 2012 0

Andrew Jordt Robinson was born on February 14, 1942 in New York City. He’s famous for his roles as a serial killer, particularly in the movie “Dirty Harry”, but also for his role as the Cardassian Elim Garak in the TV show “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”.

Liftoff of European launcher Vega (photo ESA - S. Corvaja)

A successful debut for European launcher Vega

Massimo Luciani February 13, 2012 3

At 11.00 Central European Time this morning the new European Vega (Vettore Europeo di Generazione Avanzata, the Italian for European Advanced Generation Carrier Rocket) launcher lift off from the European launch base in French Guiana to successfully achieve what is called qualification flight, which is the first real flight in which it carries a payload of satellites that were placed in orbit.