Interesting Facts about the Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy
The Canis Major dwarf galaxy was discovered in November 2003 by a group of astronomers using the 2MASS data set. As per latest findings, it is the …
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Interesting Facts and Information about the Rings of Neptune, Including Date of Discovery and Characteristics
The rings of Neptune were first discovered by a team of astronomers in 1968. The first close-up images were sent by the Voyager 2 during its Neptune …
Continue ReadingA List of Constellations Names
If you’re gazing at the stars in the night sky, you might not consider that many of these have constellations names. Learn more about …
Continue ReadingEnceladus Geyser Information: About the Ice Geysers on Enceladus
There is water on Saturn’s tiny moon Enceladus. Its presence was detected by the Cassini probe when it photographed giant ice geysers spewing into …
Continue ReadingWhat Caused the Craters on the Moon: Classification List for Craters on the Moon
Throughout history there were many myths and beliefs about what caused the craters on the Moon. Developments in the field of astronomy and space …
Continue ReadingFacts about Celestial Bodies in Our Solar System
The celestial bodies in our Solar System are divided into different sections: the inner planets of Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars separated by the …
Continue ReadingMars Rover Facts & Mission Information for Students
The Mars rover Sojourner and its newer replacements Spirit and Opportunity show that preliminary research on the red planet can be conducted very …
Continue ReadingWell Known Names of Important Astronomers and Their Contributions
Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences. Many different people from different cultures have contributed to our current understanding of the universe. …
Continue ReadingThe History of the Space Shuttle Program - Development and Successes with the MIR and International Space Station
Through a long design process, historical events of political change and gut-wrenching tragedy, the history of the space shuttle program transcended …
Continue ReadingThe Surface Temperature of Venus--Why is it so Hot?
The surface temperature on Venus is 900 degrees F. That’s hot enough to melt lead and hotter than Mercury. Why is the second planet from the Sun …
Continue ReadingWhat is a Neutron Star? Stellar Astronomy Star Facts
A supernova event is the explosion of a star. What remains afterwards? One possibility is a neutron star—what is a neutron star? What causes a neutron …
Continue ReadingLight Pollution and How it Affects the Science of Astronomy
Light pollution and astronomy is a hot topic due to the problems it is causing professional and amateur astronomers, as well as ordinary people all …
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