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  • Facts And Information About The Van Allen Radiation Belt

    Cosmic 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?
    Published by VinceSummers (81 pts ) on Nov 18, 2009 to
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  • How Balloons Are Used To Study The Cosmos

    Balloons 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.
    Published by rojarose (2,056 pts ) on Nov 18, 2009 to
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  • What is Retrograde Motion of the Planets?

    As 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.
    Published by SBrno (1,623 pts ) on Nov 9, 2009 to
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  • Understanding the Big Bang Theory

    For quite some time, man has always been fascinated how the universe came into being. We may not be able to know it in our lifetime but the Big Bang Theory at least provides us a good imaginary start.
    Published by phoenixwriter (842 pts ) on Sep 11, 2009 to
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  • The Soyuz Program (Part 2): Notable Manned Missions

    The ill-fated Soyuz manned missions failed because of technological negligence. Space enthusiasts have always wondered why Soyuz 1 crashed and what happened to Soyuz 11. These missions, and the success of the Apollo-Soyuz mission, are discussed in this article.
    Published by Anurag Ghosh (18,089 pts ) on Sep 11, 2009 to
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  • What Is Astronomy?

    Astronomy is the study of the universe but it encompasses so much more. Here we will explain to you what it is and the additional science that helps us understand it.
    Published by Victoria Trix (11,062 pts ) on Sep 9, 2009 to
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  • World Space Week 2009

    World Space Week is held October 4-10 every year. Read about the celebration of this international event around the world.
    Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts ) on Sep 8, 2009 to
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  • This Day in Astronomy and Aerospace History: October 11

    Today marks the anniversary of the the launch of NASA's very first spacecraft and the first EVA ever performed by a woman. Read about these events and more in "This Day in Astronomy and Aerospace History", a chronology of notable events in the history of space exploration.
    Published by Pipedreamergrey (18,689 pts ) on Sep 8, 2009 to
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  • Nothing But the Facts About the Cepheus Constellation

    Cepheus, an otherwise unremarkable king, sits at the pantheon of the mythological royal family at the heart of the famous Andromeda-Perseus story. Yet, the nondescript area of the sky assigned to him produced an amazing discovery. How did a faint constellation change the way we look at the universe?
    Published by IndependentFiduciary (137 pts ) on Mar 25, 2009 to
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  • The Basics Of Stargazing

    Do you want to know more about the stars in the night sky and learn more about them? Then read on for some basic stargazing tips to get you started.
    Published by Victoria Trix (11,062 pts ) on Mar 7, 2009 to
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