Dale Ireland’s Astronomy Page

The recent activity with unmanned satellites attempting exploration on the planet Mars have fueled an interest in skies that surround out planet. The age old question of what is really out there is one that may never be fully answered, but we must continue to try exploring and researching the physical makeup of our universe.

Sites such as todays help further that research. It is called Dale Ireland’s Astronomy Page, and is an excellent introduction to stars, comets, planets, and manned/unmanned exploration of space. Here a cyber visitor cannot only find out about upcoming astronomical events such as eclipses, moon rises and moonsets, and satellite fly overs. The information here is educational, informative, and entertaining. There is even a special trivia section with a most unique Apollo question.

This site is a perfect example of how the Internet can educate as well as entertain. There is something for everyone here, from the professional astronomer to the casual nighttime sky observer. Enjoy your visit here today.

http://www.drdale.com/

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