http://www.brighthub.com/science/space.aspxenhttp://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/55205.aspxSat, 07 Nov 2009 15:44:13 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/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/forum/p/47619/54114.aspx#54114Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:07:30 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54114rcdnovaJason, I agree with your enthusiasm. We can accomplish great things but we need the motivation. Unfortunately, I don't see a lot of motivation to move out into space at this time. Humans tend to rally when faced with significant challenges as the past indicates but I don't see that challenge yet. Global warming is going to happen but it is ...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...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/53958.aspxWed, 28 Oct 2009 18:35:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53958BrnoEntPicture two moons orbiting around a planet, one is orbiting in the same direction as the planet while the other is orbiting in the opposite direction. This latter is what is referred to as Retrograde Motion. The Factors Determining Retrograde Motion The 'motion' in Retrograde Motion refers to an orbit of one celestial body rotating around another c...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/53956.aspxWed, 28 Oct 2009 18:33:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53956StrongmindThe Geminid meteor shower is so named because its trail of meteors is traced back to the region of the constellation Gemini. The Geminid shower produces the brightest meteors of any shower. A spectacular event is expected on the 13th and 14th December 2009. The Mystries of the Sky! The night and day sky has always been a source of fascination f...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/53936.aspxWed, 28 Oct 2009 16:40:41 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53936StrongmindThe much talked about event of LCROSS impact on moon, was successfully executed on October 9, 2009. This mega event had a lot of apprehensions and expectations. It may reveal some long awaited questions about the moon, which may change the history of mankind. Did we learn anything so far? Moon: A World of Fascination! We’ve managed to a...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/53899.aspxWed, 28 Oct 2009 13:52:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53899mutley457The expansion rate of the Universe is increasing, not slowing down. How is that possible? The problem is that studying ordinary matter and energy, scientists are unable to account for the expansion. So scientists suspect that some other type of energy was the source of the expansion, Dark Energy, How fast is the Universe expanding and how do yo...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/forum/p/47619/53892.aspx#53892Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:03:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53892galore187Playing devil's advocate here, I say we just push through and go to Mars. Human history is full of biting off challenges bigger than we can chew, but we always find a way to make it happen. From building the great pyramids to the invasion of Normandy, humans can conquer even the most insurmountable feat. Look what we did in a few short years in...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/forum/p/47619/53849.aspx#53849Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:26:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53849rcdnovaAlly, all very good points and I think I agree that it's a logical stepping stone. Our biggest problem (or maybe it's just my impatience!) has to do with the snail's pace that we are moving at in getting out there - anywhere! If the money was there to fund the research we would be on the Moon already and Mars would be our next step. We ...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/22966.aspxWed, 28 Oct 2009 01:35:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:22966galore187The constellation Libra is a faint collection of stars positioned between Virgo and Scorpius. Named Libra because of its resemblance to scales, its brightest stars come together to form a quadrangle. Libra is also represented as one of the signs of the Zodiac. A mythological image of the scales (Image credit: Fulcanelli at Wikimedia Commons in the ...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/53841.aspxWed, 28 Oct 2009 01:34:02 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53841beunderwoodWondering when the next time the International Space Station will be flying over your house? It's easy to keep track of the ISS and discover when you can make a sighting of one of NASA's most exciting projects today! Keep Track of the International Space Station When you catch a glimpse of the International Space Station (ISS) quick...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/forum/p/47619/53724.aspx#53724Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:22:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53724wordmanI'm afraid the question is going to be moot during the current administration. They are not going to fund a vigorous manned program of anykind. If they did, I vote for the asteroids. There they be treasures!