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The Folklore and Reality Behind the Next Planetary Alignment
News of the next planet alignment seems to occur every few years. Each event comes with a slew of apocalyptic warnings from doomsayers, selling the pseudo-science of planetary alignments. Before the supposed 2012 planetary alignment, learn the truth behind this occurrence.

Published by Dorothy B (1,098 pts ) on Oct 8, 2009 to
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Just What Is That Bright Star In The Night Sky?
You're out one evening and a bright object in the sky catches your attention. What is it? A planet, a star, a satellite, maybe a comet or shooting star, or maybe it's a UFO? It could be any of these and more but read on before you phone in that UFO sighting...

Published by RC Davison (3,001 pts ) on Oct 7, 2009 to
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The Outer Planets - Realm of the Gas Giants
What are the outer planets? What are they made of? The inner planets are of a rocky nature, while the outer planets are giant balls of gas, with rings and large moon systems. Take a tour of the outer planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and...

Published by RC Davison (3,001 pts ) on Sep 17, 2009 to
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What Are Exoplanets?
Sound exotic? Exoplanets are being discussed more and more often in astronomy, yet many people are left puzzled by what precisely an exoplanet is. This article provides an overview, including a definition, examples, how we detect them and the role they play in astronomy today.

Published by allychevalier (14,652 pts ) on Jul 27, 2009 to
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What is the Difference Between Rotation Period (Sidereal Day) and Planetary Day?
What is a sidereal day? Why is a planet's day not the same as its rotation period? Find out the difference between these two measurements and learn fascinating facts about the peculiar rotation of the inner planets.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,071 pts ) on Feb 10, 2009 to
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Nothing But the Facts About Planetary Symbols
Each planet has an associated symbol that represents it. These symbols have been used both by the scientific community in the field of astronomy and by the astrological community in the prediction of our daily affairs.

Published by RC Davison (3,001 pts ) on Feb 6, 2009 to
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Images of Extrasolar Planets
Extrasolar planets (exoplanets) are notoriously difficult to see. Though over 300 have been discovered, no photos are available for most of them. In this article, see two unique images of exoplanets.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,071 pts ) on Jan 16, 2009 to
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