Nemesis Star Theory: The Real Death Star
The same awful force that killed the dinosaurs might actually return to the Earth every few million years. A rogue star orbiting our Sun might be …
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What are the Three Types of Black Holes?
Black holes are one of the most puzzling phenomenon in the cosmos. As even a ray of light can’t defy its gravitational force, the mystery behind …
Continue ReadingMajor Discoveries of the Space Age: Great Advances in Astronomy
The last half century has been an exciting time to be an astronomer. The rise of technology has opened up new avenues for study, with inventions like …
Continue ReadingShould the Government Fund Space Exploration?
Should the government fund space exploration? With changing dynamics in the landscape of politics and the world, the space program faces a dwindling …
Continue ReadingDisadvantages of Manned Space Missions When Compared to Remote or Robotic Missions
While manned missions can result in the injury or death of humans, they also offer a unique perspective on exploration. However, robotic missions can …
Continue ReadingRobots Leading the Missions of the Chinese Space Program
Compared to the rest of the world, the Chinese space program is in its infancy. In a country that is rapidly industrializing, the Chinese are …
Continue ReadingTips for Buying the Best Binoculars for Astronomy
Before you choose the best binoculars for astronomy, you need to look for certain characteristics that qualify binoculars to be used for astronomy …
Continue ReadingDifference Between Stars and Quasars
Quasars are a relatively new member to the zoo of cosmic objects astronomers study, having been first discovered in the 1950’s. Many questions …
Continue ReadingRobots in Space - The Beginning of a New Era of Space Exploration
A recent report on the Chinese space program’s use of robots fired up an on going controversy over the superiority of robots versus man in …
Continue ReadingAbout the Photosphere of the Sun
When we look at the Sun through a properly protected telescope, what we see is not really the ‘surface’ of our star. The Sun really has no surface. We …
Continue ReadingSearch for Water on the Moon with the Apollo Missions, Clementine Space Probe and the Lunar Prospector Probe
The search for water on the Moon began with the earliest Apollo missions. Later, a number of robotic missions from NASA and other space agencies …
Continue ReadingAbout Neptune Winds - Responsible for the Great Dark Spot and the Scooter Cloud as Observed by Voyager 2 and the Hubble Space Telescope
Named after the Roman god of the sea, Neptune has the strongest wind speeds of all the studied planets. The gas giant is known for its dynamic storms …
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