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Astronomy Lessons for Children
Many parents prefer to educate their children at home these days. But how can you teach astronomy if you aren't an astronomer?

Published by S.L. Bradish (597 pts ) on Sep 12, 2009 to
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Really, Really Big! Europe's Extremely Large Telescope
There are large telescopes, and then there are extremely large telescopes. The ELT promises to be larger than any other terrestrial telescope in existence with an incredible 42 meter diameter and the ability to see both in the visible spectrum and the infrared, as well.

Published by Sean Fears (5,850 pts ) on Sep 1, 2009 to
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Nothing But the Facts About SETI - The Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence
The concept of SETI, is very mysterious and enthralling. We have been listening to the universe for decades now in the hope that our silent friends across the boundless void would conjure up some signals for us to detect. Here are some facts about SETI.

Published by Ricky (22,000 pts ) on Aug 28, 2009 to
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The Largest Solar Telescope in the World - Big Bear Observatory
Big Bear Solar Observatory in the San Bernardino Mountains houses what is now the largest solar telescope in the world with a primary mirror of 1.6 meters. The observatory is operated by the New Jersey Institute of Science.

Published by Brian Jones (847 pts ) on Jul 28, 2009 to
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The Greenwich Royal Observatory
The Greenwich Royal Observatory, which founded in 1675 is the site of the Prime Meridian, Universal Time, and a 28-inch refracting telescope. Read about the rich history of this observatory.

Published by Brian Jones (847 pts ) on Jul 27, 2009 to
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Nothing But the Facts About Radio Telescopes
Although most of the information and observations we obtain from space are disseminated into the mass media in the form of visual images, there is another medium for information that can be just as fruitful for us.

Published by slight_underweft (1,296 pts ) on Jun 30, 2009 to
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COROT: The Other Planetary Hunter
COROT, the small stellar-seismology satellite that is making big discoveries in astronomy, including finding some unique extra-solar planets. This article will go into detail on what COROT is, some of its discoveries and the future of COROT.

Published by mandasparkle (399 pts ) on Mar 10, 2009 to
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Best Beginner Telescopes For Amateur Astronomers
What is the best beginner telescope available to amateur astronomers? Learn your options and how to choose the best telescope to observe the wonders of the night sky.

Published by RC Davison (3,079 pts ) on Mar 3, 2009 to
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What Year did Galileo Make his First Telescope? 2009 Marks 400th Anniversary of the Telescope
Next year, the "The International Year of Astronomy," marks the 400th anniversary of the telescope. Galileo made the first telescope in 1609, an instrument that revolutionized -- and continues to revolutionize -- our view of the world and the universe.

Published by ebishirl (1,545 pts ) on Feb 6, 2009 to
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Backyard Astronomy With Binoculars
Viewing the night sky doesn't always require a telescope. In fact, a good pair of binoculars can bring you astronomical views of planets and constellations that you'll never see with a typical telescope.

Published by RC Davison (3,079 pts ) on Feb 6, 2009 to
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