{"id":55517,"date":"2020-04-18T11:00:46","date_gmt":"2020-04-18T03:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=55517"},"modified":"2020-04-17T18:56:57","modified_gmt":"2020-04-17T10:56:57","slug":"discover-the-intricacies-of-the-universe-through-nasa-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2020\/04\/18\/discover-the-intricacies-of-the-universe-through-nasa-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the Intricacies of the Universe Through NASA at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\">We all grew up listening to stories about the\u00a0universe. We&#8217;ve heard of countless\u00a0observations about the constellations, planets, galaxies and other celestial clusters that exceed\u00a0the human eye.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">In the endless pursuit of uncovering the mysteries surrounding the universe, it is important to know that modern technology plays a vital role in aiding professional astronomers in their research.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The <strong>National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)<\/strong>\u00a0is one of the leading aerospace research centers in the world. They recently launched <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/specials\/nasaathome\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">NASA at Home<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0which contains a variety of topics and discoveries about\u00a0the cosmos \u2060\u2014\u00a0gathered through space voyages and probing technology,\u00a0allowing you\u00a0to get a glimpse of the expansive universe at the comfort of your\u00a0home.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NASA\/videos\/2714852638623248\/?__tn__=-R<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">E-Books<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-55535\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/04\/Untitled2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/04\/Untitled2-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/04\/Untitled2-1-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/04\/Untitled2-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/04\/Untitled2-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On NASA&#8217;s E-books list, you can learn\u00a0diverse topics such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/connect\/ebooks\/aeronautics_ebooks_archive_1.html\" target=\"_blank\">Aircraft and Aeronautics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/connect\/ebooks\/science_ebooks_archive_1.html\" target=\"_blank\">Astronomy and Planetary Exploration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/connect\/ebooks\/science_ebooks_archive_1.html\" target=\"_blank\">Earth Science<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/connect\/ebooks\/history_ebooks_archive_1.html\" target=\"_blank\">History<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">These categories will give you an in-depth learning experience regarding the intricacies\u00a0of space exploration, the earth as seen and observed in space, and the challenges faced by astronauts and aerospace engineers throughout history.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Podcasts<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-55536\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/04\/podcast.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/04\/podcast.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/04\/podcast-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/04\/podcast-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/04\/podcast-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Gravity Assist\u00a0<\/strong>is NASA&#8217;s official podcast. With engaging talks and interviews with various researches, scientists, engineers and employees at NASA, you&#8217;ll surely be interested to gain more understanding about the processes involved in space work.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the topics that you can learn on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/nasa-at-home-podcasts\/\" target=\"_blank\">podcasts<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Human Spaceflight and International Space Station<\/li>\n<li>NASA Science<\/li>\n<li>Technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">NASA for Kids and Families\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-55545\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/04\/untitled3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/04\/untitled3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/04\/untitled3-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/04\/untitled3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/04\/untitled3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">It is an undeniable fact that at some point in our childhood, we&#8217;ve entertained the idea of becoming a &#8220;spaceman&#8221; or what we now know as an astronaut. This feature offers educational activities and resources for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/nasa-at-home-for-kids-and-families\" target=\"_blank\">kindergarten and up<\/a>. Bond with your kids NASA&#8217;s lesson plans, <a href=\"https:\/\/exoplanets.nasa.gov\/multimedia\/exoplanet-travel-bureau\/?page=0&amp;per_page=25&amp;order=pub_date+desc%2C+id+desc&amp;search=&amp;category=122%3A174\" target=\"_blank\">stories, crafts and coloring pages<\/a> which visually explains a wide variety of NASA topics. With this, you can let your creativity run wild!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Videos<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NASA Ultra High Definition Video UHD\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLiuUQ9asub3RaYzGhx3Bsxi1NPOnuBm_T\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Visual learners have something to look forward to as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/nasa-at-home-videos\" target=\"_blank\">videos about space<\/a> are made available on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLiuUQ9asub3RaYzGhx3Bsxi1NPOnuBm_T\" target=\"_blank\">NASA TV<\/a>. They offer videos about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Life at the Laboratory<\/li>\n<li>Recipes: Sunspot Cookies<\/li>\n<li>Space Exploration to the Moon<\/li>\n<li>NASA Experts on Questions About Space Exploration, Science and Aeronautics<\/li>\n<li>Documentaries<\/li>\n<li>Home Videos<\/li>\n<li>Astronomy and Planetary Exploration<\/li>\n<li>Multiple Topics for Younger Viewers<\/li>\n<li>Earth and Solar Science<\/li>\n<li>Human Space Flight<\/li>\n<li>Technology<\/li>\n<li>Space in 4K<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Virtual Tours and Apps<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NASA&#039;s Commercial Crew Program VR 360 Tour\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLStC43yAV6zQvFdRe4ch2I8ihBuqTylJf\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Tour NASA&#8217;s facilities and the universe through their virtual tours.\u00a0 Explore their research centers and international space stations through 360-degree VR Tour. You can also journey through space with the <a href=\"https:\/\/exoplanets.nasa.gov\/alien-worlds\/exoplanet-travel-bureau\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Exoplanet Travel Bureau<\/strong> <\/a>\u00a0and download free posters! This feature works on desktop, mobile and Google Cardboard.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">For mobile applications, you may download the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/connect\/apps.html\" target=\"_blank\">NASA app<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0offers\u00a0the latest news about NASA&#8217;s projects and research areas<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/centers\/armstrong\/features\/afrc-interns-add-ios-capabilities-to-app.html\" target=\"_blank\">Aeronautics AR app<\/a> &#8211; gives information about NASA&#8217;s\u00a0<strong>X-57 Maxwell, X-59 QueSST\u00a0and G-III Gulfstream aircraft<\/strong>\u00a0to your mobile phone<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eyes.nasa.gov\/mobile-apps.html\" target=\"_blank\">Spacecraft AR app<\/a> &#8211; allows you interact with NASA&#8217;s spacecraft, explore Earth and observe the universe<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">NASA selfie app &#8211; an application where you can place your photo in a virtual spacesuit in front of NASA&#8217;s space images. Click here for <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/nasa-selfies\/id1423796149?ign-mpt=uo%3D4\" target=\"_blank\">ios users<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.nasa.selfies\" target=\"_blank\">google app users<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Be a NASA Scientist\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-55550\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/04\/Untitled3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1880\" height=\"918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/04\/Untitled3.png 1880w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/04\/Untitled3-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/04\/Untitled3-768x375.png 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/04\/Untitled3-1024x500.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Lastly, you can become a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/nasa-at-home-be-a-scientist\" target=\"_blank\">NASA Scientist<\/a> through their project called <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/science.nasa.gov\/citizenscience\" target=\"_blank\">Citizen Science<\/a><\/strong>. This project was launched to engage with interested members of the public as NASA believes that &#8220;everyone is an explorer.&#8221; Here are some of NASA&#8217;s on-going researches in which you may contribute:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zooniverse.org\/projects\/marckuchner\/backyard-worlds-planet-9\" target=\"_blank\">Backyard Worlds: Planet 9<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/observer.globe.gov\/do-globe-observer\" target=\"_blank\">GLOBE Observer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missionjuno.swri.edu\/junocam\/\" target=\"_blank\">JUNOCAM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zooniverse.org\/projects\/nora-dot-eisner\/planet-hunters-tess\" target=\"_blank\">Planet Hunters TESS\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/stardustathome.ssl.berkeley.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Stardust @ Home<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To learn more about NASA at Home, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/specials\/nasaathome\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">nasa.gov\/specials\/nasaathome\/index.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Aeronautics and Space Administration<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">NASA at Home<br \/>\n<\/a>Images grabbed from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/specials\/nasaathome\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">NASA at Home<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NASA at Home allows you to explore the universe through their virtual tours, apps and more at the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":55489,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2580],"tags":[13321,1842,13322,13318,859,13319,13320],"class_list":["post-55517","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-other-news-source","tag-aeronautics","tag-astronomy","tag-may-2020","tag-nasa-at-home","tag-national-aeronautics-and-space-administration","tag-space","tag-space-exploration"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/04\/nasaathome.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55517","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55517"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55517\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":55573,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55517\/revisions\/55573"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/55489"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55517"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55517"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55517"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}