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Tag: Tom Willmitch
Pluto only the beginning for New Horizons
Tom Willmitch, the director of Illinois State University’s planetarium, reflects on the mission of NASA’s New Horizons.
Reactions: Hidden crater earning the name Earhart
Scientists have discovered a new crater hidden beneath the surface of the moon. Tom Willmitch weighs in on how the crater was discovered and the hoops the Earhart crater faces to officially secure the name.
Springing forward: Understanding Daylight Saving Time
Tom Willmitch, the director of Illinois State University’s planetarium, looks at the history of Daylight Saving Time and why the idea of it may be “wonky.”