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January
5, 2007: For many years, space archeology has been
a favorite topic of Science@NASA readers: NASA scientists
use Earth-orbiting satellites to find ancient ruins invisible
from ground level. Prime real estate for this kind of discovery
is Central America. In that part of the world, satellites
are not only revealing long-held secrets of the Maya, but
also improving the everyday lives of modern Central Americans
by helping them monitor and manage their environment.
 Right:
Click on the image to view the PBS broadcast online (after
Jan. 10th) and to learn more about archeologists Bill Saturno
and Tom Sever. [More]
For
an update on this important work, we encourage you to tune
in to a new PBS broadcast on Tuesday, Jan. 9th. It features
pioneering space archeologist Tom Sever (Marshall Space Flight
Center) and colleague Bill Saturno (University of New Hampshire)
discussing their latest discoveries.
Channel:
Your local PBS station
Program:
Nova scienceNow
Date:
Tuesday, Jan. 9th at 8 pm EST. Program times may vary. Check
local
listings for confirmation.
The
60 minute program features four 15-minute reports on various
topics. "Mayan Ruins" is second in line and is narrated
by astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Don't miss it!
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Author: Dr.
Tony Phillips | Editor:
Dr. Tony Phillips | Credit: Science@NASA
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