Bidders snap up library contents, but pass on building

CROWN POINT | Library contents from wooden chairs to orange metal book shelves and a replica space shuttle were sold at auction Saturday, but the building itself drew no bidders.

A Strange Ring Galaxy

Dark energy is one of the lingering mysteries of astronomical physics.

Ross donates space travel memorabilia to Purdue's archives center

WEST LAFAYETTE | Astronaut Jerry Ross on Thursday donated papers, artifacts and memorabilia from his space travels to the Virginia Kelly Karnes Archives and Special Collections Research Center.

Challenger Center inspires love of space exploration

Challenger Learning Center students explore outer space while still on Earth but thanks to that experience, many start setting their sights to the stars.

Jerry Ross

Col. Jerry Ross

Spacewalker: An excerpt from Crown Point native astronaut's book

I want to share the amazing experiences I had pursuing my dream and help you understand what it felt like to ride those rockets and walk in space.

Astronaut picture

Jerry L. Ross official astronaut photo, from mission STS-110 in 1995.

MS Ross is moved into position by the SSRMS during the fourth EVA of STS-110

Mission Specialist MS Jerry L. Ross is being moved into position by the Space Station Remote Manipulator System SSRMS/Canadarm2 during the fourth Extravehicular Activity EVA of the STS-110 mission.

STS-110 Astronaut Jerry Ross Performs Extravehicular Activity (EVA)

Astronaut Jerry L. Ross, mission specialist, anchored on the end of the Canadarm2, moves near the newly installed S0 truss. Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis on April 8, 2002, the STS-110 mission prepared the International Space Station (ISS) for future space walks by instal…

MS Ross takes a self-portrait during the second EVA of STS-110

Mission Specialist (MS) Jerry L. Ross takes a self-portrait during the second Extravehicular Activity (EVA) of the STS-110 mission.

Shuttle on pad

Space shuttle Atlantis launches from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. After his selection as an astronaut in 1980, Jerry Ross launched with the shuttle a total of seven times.

Ross drifts through the ODS hatch to the ISS during STS-110

Mission Specialist Jerry L. Ross drifts through the Orbiter Docking System hatch of Atlantis into Pressurized Mating Adapter 2 during STS-110's visit to the International Space Station.

PHIL WIELAND: Big wind brings blowhard Wielando's annual visit

It's an ill wind that blows no good, and this week's storm blew in the no-goodest prognosticator of them all: The Amazing Wielando.

Right at Home: stylish items with a spacey vibe

Stars, moons and planets have long been inspiration for designers. For aficionados and anyone who appreciates the artistry to be found in astronomy, there is a galaxy of beautiful items for the home.

C.P. native shares stories from space

For Jerry Ross, the sky wasn't the limit.

Purdue student advocates for energy conservation

Purdue University sophomore Kim Reppa is looking forward to making a positive impact in the area of global energy consumption.

2012 Halloween Costume Winners at Brookfield Zoo on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012

The Halloween costume winners at Brookfield Zoo on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, were a NASA space family, a Mario Brothers Video family, an "Alice in Wonderland" family, Jack from "Nightmare Before Christmas," a peacock, a zombie doctor and a disco ball.

OFFBEAT: Time for Round 2 of Brookfield Zoo's 2012 costume winners

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Retired astronaut Jerry Ross launches Crown Point Library summer reading program

CROWN POINT | Retired Air Force colonel and astronaut Jerry Ross on Tuesday night launched the Crown Point Community Library's Dream Big — Read! summer reading program.

Purdue Calumet engineering students 3rd in international NASA ‘Great Moonbuggy Race’

HUNTSVILLE | A team of Purdue University Calumet engineering students placed third-its best finish ever-in the College Division of the recent international NASA Great Moonbuggy Race.