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Hey Space Placers! Enjoy this video about the latest on Pluto and New Horizons . Sky Guy in VA

Hey Space Placers! NASA announced today that the launch window for James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has moved from October 2018 to Spring 2019. JWST AT NASA GODDARD Greg Redfern From the press release: “The change in launch timing is not indicative of hardware or technical performance concerns,” said Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate at Headquarters in Washington. “Rather, the integration of the various spacecraft elements is taking longer than expected.” The telescope is finishing up cryotesting in Houston and was not harmed by Hurricane Harvey. It will be shipped soon to Redondo Beach, CA for the integration to the spacecraft. Sky Guy in VA

Hey Space Placers! As predicted, a record number of Americans viewed the August 21, 2017 solar eclipse. Very cool......... A look back......... Sky Guy in VA

Hey Space Placers! I'm sorry I have been somewhat sporadic in getting my blog out but I have been dealing with a family medical issue that is requiring my full attention and efforts and will for the next 4 months. I'll do my best to publish daily...... Here is a great summary of what NASA plans to do in manned spaceflight efforts in the years to come. I look forward to seeing these plans come to fruition and I hope to see the 1st launch of SLS. Sky Guy in VA

Hey Space Placers! See the video and read about  how Earth's gravity acts as a slingshot for a spacecraft headed to an asteroid. Sky Guy in VA

Hey Space Placers! Watch the video and read the story to learn about a very critical number in our understanding of the Universe - Hubble's Constant. Sky Guy in VA

Hey Space Placers! No matter where you are in the Northern Hemisphere this weekend has some GREAT skywatching in the hours before dawn in the East. The waning crescent Moon, Venus, Mercury, Mars and bright Regulus will all be visible against the backdrop of the wonderful winter constellations. CREDIT: WWW.SKY & TELESCOPE.COM CREDIT:  WWW.SKY & TELESCOPE.COM Get full details here .   I'M HOPING FOR CLEAR SKIES AND SOME PICS!!!! Sky Guy in VA