Map the Chemical Composition of the Moon
Although the moon’s colors are barely visible to the naked eye, this simple digital photography technique makes them obvious.
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Rocket Men
Mavericks of the private space industry.
Weather Balloon Space Probes
Sense, signal, and snap photos in the stratosphere.
Listening to Satellites
Tune in to space with a homemade yagi antenna.
Making Your Own Satellites
It’s often said that there’s nothing you can’t make at home, and even the final frontier is not too remote from the hands of a well-equipped group of DIYers. You can build and launch your own satellite for as little as $8,000.
Alessandro Volta and Electrodeposition
Before the chemists of the 19th century understood electrochemistry, most metal items were made from one solid hunk of metal; the same on the inside, outside, and everywhere in between.
Aha! Puzzle This — Circular Reasoning: Planet Earth
MAKE’s favorite puzzles.
