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What is the IAU?
The IAU is the International Astronomical Union, a dynamic, engaged international organization made up of professional astronomers. This organization is a leading scientific body that encourages the study of astronomy worldwide. IAU - Overview The International...

Published by johnsinit (12,600 pts ) on Oct 27, 2009 to
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Leonid meteor shower: The History and Facts behind it!
The annual Leonid meteor shower is a result of the tiny bits of debris and sand particles blown off from comet Temple -Tuttle. This amazing meteor shower forms a spectacular event every year in November . Let us explore some historical and astronomical...

Published by Sushma (3,052 pts ) on Oct 27, 2009 to
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Re: The Moon or Mars? That is the question.
The main advantage I see for the Moon isn't necessarily budget concerns or even for testing out long term space living (though both are perfectly respectable advantages) - it's that the Moon would make a pretty cozy base. You've got low gravity...

Published by allychevalier (14,652 pts ) on Oct 27, 2009 to
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The Eleventh Dimension--String Theory, Supersymmetry and Super Gravity
The development of string theory has caused an upheaval in subatomic physics. While problems with the theory remain, it seems to answer many questions left open by the Standard Model. Perhaps most importantly, it predicts the particle that carries gravity...

Published by George Adcock (3,791 pts ) on Oct 26, 2009 to
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Stellar Motion: Do Stars Really Move?
Do stars really move? We look at the night sky and the stars appear fixed in the heavens. But they do move and you can see them move if you know where and how to look. But the most exciting thing about this is that the driving force behind this motion...

Published by RC Davison (3,079 pts ) on Oct 26, 2009 to
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Why is the Length of Earth's Day Increasing?
Little by little, the length of Earth's day is increasing by 1.7 miliseconds every century over the past 2700 years. However, you don't need to reset your watch anytime soon. But just how much longer will the day become eventually and how soon?...

Published by SBrno (1,699 pts ) on Oct 26, 2009 to
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Japan’s Space Freighter – H-2 Transfer Vehicle (HTV)
The new Japanese Space Freighter, the H-2 Transfer Vehicle has made its maiden voyage to the ISS. Also known as the HTV, the JAXA spacecraft will be essential to the future of the ISS as the Space Shuttle fleet is retired. Maiden Voyage of Japan's...

Published by Jason C. Chavis (4,350 pts ) on Oct 26, 2009 to
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Meteoritics –The Branch of Astronomy Studying Meteors, Meteorites and Meteoroids
Many of you might have seen beautiful shooting stars, which streak through the night sky. But how many of you know about the branch of science - Meteoritics - which studies them and the information which scientists can obtain from studying them. What...

Published by rojarose (2,245 pts ) on Oct 25, 2009 to
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Nothing But The Facts About The Oort Cloud
Where do comets come from? Where and how are they formed? These questions were studied by the Dutch Astronomer, Jan Hendrick Oort. His answers went on to show just how far the Sun's influence extends, which is about 30 trillion miles. Jan...

Published by George Garza (1,900 pts ) on Oct 24, 2009 to
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Nothing But the Facts About Astronomer, Jan Oort
One of the preeminent astronomers of the 20th century, Jan Oort was responsible for giving us an understanding about the rotation of the Milky Way, the distance to the center of the galaxy, using radio telescopes, and proposing an area outside of the...

Published by George Garza (1,900 pts ) on Oct 24, 2009 to
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