NASA's Martian Helicopter + Lyrid Meteor Shower
Two things to check out:
1. NASA’s Ingenuity autonomous helicopter took its first flight on Mars!
Read more about it from NASA:
2. The Lyrid meteor showers peak over the next two days, so be sure to head outside the next few nights to look for some springtime meteors. Here’s a guide to observing the Lyrids:
https://www.space.com/36381-lyrid-meteor-shower-guide.html
We need your help! Standley Lake Stargazing is raising funds to bring science and astronomy to more venues this summer with our Community Telescopes 2021 fundraiser! You can donate directly and help by sharing the word about the campaign at this link:
www.standleylakestargazing.com/fundraising
Join Standley Lake Stargazing for “Giants In the Sky” Wed. April 21 @ 6:00 PM (Mountain Time) as we explore supergiants, neutron stars, black holes and more! Email register@standleylakestargazing.com to sign up.
Stay well, and clear skies!