I'd like to watch a rocket launched into space (from the continental U.S.). I've researched it as best I can, but would like guidance from someone who knows more about it or has seen one before. [more inside]
posted by jjjjjjjijjjjjjj on Oct 7, 2009 - 15 answers

AstroPhysics: Why doesn't the moon move towards the earth, and other satellite related questions. [more inside]
posted by dpx.mfx on Aug 21, 2006 - 22 answers

Am I the only one with a phobia of satellites, and low-flying objects that are not planes (possibly spacecraft, not UFOs)? [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain on Aug 18, 2006 - 9 answers

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? I'm lying on the grass staring at the summer stars. I see a star that's moving slowly but steadily - if I stretch my hand right out in front, it crosses my palm in about 30 seconds. Using only common-sense, how can I work out what it is? [more inside]
posted by grahamwell on Jun 11, 2006 - 13 answers

How do I watch the local news live in multiple television markets other than the one I currently reside in? [more inside]
posted by kcmck on May 24, 2006 - 15 answers