Local News

Parker probe heads for the sun

The Parker Solar Probe, named for former Flossmoor resident Eugene Parker, successfully began its long journey to the sun at 2:31 a.m. central time on Sunday, Aug. 12. 

 


The 10-second launch countdown begins at 22:25 in this NASA video.

Parker will be the speaker at the Homewood Historical Society’s Sept. 12 meeting, 7 p.m. at Homewood Public Library.

Related story:

News by email

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
Name

Free weekly newsletter

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
Name
Most read stories this week