http://www.brighthub.com/science/space.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/56742.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 17:13:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56742wordmanAs physicists grappled with the five string theories, they began to see connections between them. There were dualities between the strong and weak forces in separate theories that made them equivalent. It seemed they were all special cases of one main theory--a theory of membranes, or branes. Duality Clears the View As physicists struggled to find ...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/56719.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56719rojaroseNASA is preparing for yet another remarkable satellite mission--WISE. The $300 million venture is to be launched in December. WISE is an infrared telescope designed to detect objects and phenomenon visible light telescopes caannot. WISE : The Mission The Wide Field Infrared Survey Explorer or WISE is scheduled to be launched from Vandenberg...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/56417.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 17:36:41 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56417VinceSummersCosmic particles, once a topic of mystery and science fiction, are found in some concentration in the vicinity of our earth. In the late 1950's, James Arthur Van Allen launched a probe to learn more about them. What exactly are the Van Allen Belts, and what are their secrets? Public Interest and Early Exploration As children, many “baby boo...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/55469.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 17:23:13 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55469rojaroseBalloons are not only fun but have been a workhorse for scientific research for many years. Read on for more information on how they are used in astronomy. Balloons In Astronomy: Basic Principle Balloons have both recreational and scientific purposes.There are hot air balloons and gas balloons. The basic principle behind the launching of balloo...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/56148.aspxMon, 16 Nov 2009 18:43:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56148johnsinitAfter a few problems shortly after its launch, Voyager 2 showed its mettle, zooming past Jupiter and Saturn while taking some of the most stunning photographs earthlings would ever see. Voyager 2 continued steadily gathering data as it passed by Uranus and Neptune. Initial Plan and Changes Despite a planned massive "grand tour" of the out...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/56138.aspxMon, 16 Nov 2009 18:01:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56138rojaroseAlbedo is the measure of the reflective nature of an object. This dimensionless number provides important clues about celestial objects and can even be used as an indicator of global warming. Read on for more information about albedo. Albedo : Definition The proportion of solar radiation which is reflected by a non-luminous body is known as alb...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/55697.aspxThu, 12 Nov 2009 20:28:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55697johnsinitThe Kliper spacecraft was envisioned as a reusable space vehicle to replace the Soyuz. The concept began in 1994 and went through several iterations: wingless, winged, and a hybrid. In June, 2007, the Kliper project was officially halted. Why? Read below! Introduction - The Beginning The beginning of the Kliper program can be placed in ...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/55555.aspxWed, 11 Nov 2009 17:08:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55555wordmanThe Ares 1-X test vehicle successfully completed its test flight. But the Review of U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee report questions the program, and leaves its future up in the air. Flight Test Results On Oct. 28, 2009, at 11:30 AM EDT, the first flight test of the Ares launch vehicle—the Ares 1-X—lifted off from Pad 39B of the Merritt Isl...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/55205.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 15:36:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55205beunderwoodWould you like to share your enthusiasm for studying the cosmos with others? Star Parties are happening all over the world and they're a great place to observe the sky, play games and meet neophyte astronomers and the pro's alike! Who ever said science lovers are boring? What are Star Parties Anyway? Star parties have become...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/53958.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 14:59:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53958BrnoEntAs we view the motion of the planets, they normally move from east to west. Yet, once in awhile they will seem to change direction and move backwards.This latter is what is referred to as Retrograde Motion of the planets. History of Retrograde Motion For centuries during the ancient times, mankind grew puzzled by the bizarre polka-dot pattern acros...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/12952.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 03:25:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12952wordmanThe distances between the planets, and especially the stars and galaxies, are so vast the measurements we use here on Earth, kilometers and miles, are too cumbersome. Astronomers have developed other units to measure distances in the solar system and the universe. The Astronomical Unit With distances in space being so vast, even within our solar sy...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/55206.aspxSat, 07 Nov 2009 15:52:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55206ceraunnosVideo and pictures of spacewalking make it look effortless, but getting ready for a spacewalk is an elaborate process that takes quite a bit of time. Find out just how involved the process is by reading on! Getting ready for an extra-vehicular activity is no piece of cake, and neither is the spacewalk that follows. Thanks to engineers who have ...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/55203.aspxSat, 07 Nov 2009 15:33:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55203galore187Dr. Jill Tarter is the Director of the Center for SETI Research, the program that searches the sky for alien life using radio frequencies. Tarter is one of the most awarded scientists working in the field of astronomy today and notable for her characterization in Carl Sagan's “Contact” novel. Jill Tarter is one of the most recognize...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/55201.aspxSat, 07 Nov 2009 15:27:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55201hjoharExcalibur Almaz Limited - an international space exploration company, headquartered in Isle of Man - holds the key to affordable space tourism. Working on the abandoned Soviet space project Almaz, the company intends to make its first revenue flight by 2013. The Unveiling On September 19, 2009 - Excalibur Almaz Ltd, exhibited its Excalibur Almaz sp...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/54651.aspxSun, 01 Nov 2009 19:29:25 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54651johnsinitEverybody knows that Neil Armstrong was the first man on the Moon. But there are other interesting facts in Armstrong's life, that are not so commonly known. He was a hero of the Korean war, and suffered several accidents during his test-pilot career... Read more to know more! Introduction Neil Armstrong is widely known as the first man on ...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/54254.aspxFri, 30 Oct 2009 16:04:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54254beunderwoodThe idea of hunting for asteroids inspires images of a massive boulder hurtling on a destructive path towards Earth, ready to display its terrifying power and wipe out humankind in the same way the dinosaurs met their end. But you can take part in the hunt for these minor planets with major force! Asteroid Hunting Asteroid hunting, the name its...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/54170.aspxFri, 30 Oct 2009 01:43:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54170mutley457Are we at the center of the universe? Is there a uniform distribution of matter and energy around us to indicate that we may be at the center? What does the evidence indicate? If All Galaxies Are Moving Away From Us, Does This Mean We Are At The Center Of The Universe? The question that is the subject here is one of the basic questi...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/54103.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 16:13:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54103mutley457The Orion constellation is second only to the constellation of the Big Dipper in recognizability. The constellation was well known to the ancient Greeks with its own hero's and villains and is one of a handful of constellations that are visible from both the northern and southern hemispheres. Basic Facts About the Constellation Orion Abbreviati...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/53418.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 01:02:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53418rojaroseThe minor planets become a topic of heated discussion after the decision of the IAU to strip Pluto of its status as a planet and to consider it as a minor planet in 2006. Read on to find out more about these minor elements of our solar system. What Are Minor Planets The celestial objects which are smaller than major planets but larger than comets a...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/54015.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54015allychevalierHow can you talk about stars if you don't know how they are classified -- or, if you don't know what the different classification systems out there are? This article goes through and describes the basic structure of the Harvard and Yerkes spectral classification systems and how they're used. Stellar Classification Is Spectral Classi...