moon Archives

Now is the perfect time to enjoy the night sky from the comfort of your home

With planets viewable to the naked eye and some exciting astronomical events coming up, now’s the time to turn your eyes to the sky.

History & Culture

How we can protect the archaeological sites of the Apollo missions

The first human footprints on the moon, the famous flag, experiment packages, cameras, antennas, commemorative objects, space boots and many other discarded objects all have to protected, according to Alice Gorman.

How Australia transmitted the Apollo missions broadcast: Andrew Tink

Talking Australia

How Australia transmitted the Apollo missions broadcast: Andrew Tink

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In his book “Honeysuckle Creek – The story of Tom Reid, a little dish and Neil Armstrong’s first step” author Andrew Tink sets the story straight about Australia´s role in the Apollo 11 moon landing mission in 1969. In this episode he talks about Tom Reid, the mind behind the operation of the famous “Dish” near Canberra and how Tom and his team saved the world wide live broadcast of Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon and his very personal connection to the man that made it all happen in the tracking station in Honeysuckle Creek. Here you can find out more about Andrew´s work: http://andrewtink.com This Episode of Talking Australia is hosted by Chrissie Goldrick (Editor-in-chief at Australian Geographic) and produced by Ben Kanthak (www.beachshackpodcasts.com). You can also follow us on Instagram @australiangeographic.

Science & Environment

First Super Blue Blood Moon in over 150 years is coming

On January 31, Australia and the Pacific will have front row seats to the rare astronomical event.

News

A huge cave has been discovered on the moon

Scientists from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency who discovered the cave say that it could be used as a base for astronauts, especially if it’s found to contain water.