Profile of the Star Gliese 581
The star Gliese 581 is only 20 light years from the Earth. A small M type star, Gliese 581 is one of the biggest recent discoveries in astronomy. One …
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What is a Fireball in Space?
Fireballs are brilliant displays of light created by the heating of fast moving celestial objects as they enter the atmosphere of a planet. But not …
Continue ReadingDark Matter and Dark Energy: What's the Difference?
Dark matter and dark energy comprise 96% of our universe. Let’s take a look at how these ingredients differ from one another and their effect …
Continue ReadingSmall Comets, or Snowballs
Recent evidence seems to suggest that small comets might be penetrating the atmosphere of Earth regularly. Such a comet resembles a snowball in space. …
Continue ReadingMyths About Our Solar System: Present and Past
For centuries, much has been said about the Solar System. The purpose of this article is to shed light on some interesting “facts"or myths …
Continue ReadingBest Educational Toys Ideas - Good Telescopes for Kids
Looking for good telescopes for kids is not that easy since there are several things you have to consider. These include the usability, durability, …
Continue ReadingThe Moon Is Shrinking! So Says Data From NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
The ever-constant Moon? Well, not according to information from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO). According to the data from LRO the Moon …
Continue ReadingThe Nature of Gravity and Space
What do we know about gravity? We know that it keeps us firmly rooted to the surface of the Earth, and it keeps the Earth in orbit about the Sun. We …
Continue ReadingFacts About the Rosette Nebula
Nebulae are the factories that stars are created in. At some point every single star started out as a large cloud of gas. The Rosette Nebula is one …
Continue ReadingHow Old is The Universe?
What is the age of the Universe? It is a question which appeals to people from all backgrounds. Both the atheists and believers are trying to find an …
Continue ReadingNASA's Deep Impact Probe
Comets are icy balls of rock that orbit the Sun in eccentric orbits that have beautiful tails that trail behind them. The study of comets has been an …
Continue ReadingWhat is the Surface Gravity of Planets in the Solar System?
If you were able to travel to the planets of our Solar System you would find that each one has a unique surface gravity. From Mercury all the way out …
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