What is the Definition of a Spiral Galaxy?
There are billions of galaxies of various types in the universe. The most beautiful are the spirals, with their elegant arms wrapping around a central …
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White Dwarf Star and Its Varieties
Let’s learn about the white dwarf star, its varieties, and its formation.
Continue ReadingSupernova Blackholes: Two of the Most Important Astronomical Objects
Two of the most profoundly important astronomical objects are Supernova and Black holes, because they make an impact on the space around them in ways …
Continue ReadingWho Created an Astrolabe? In-depth Astrolabe History and Information on Its Structure and Uses
Call it the ancient astronomical “laptop computer” or a “mini-planetarium”, the astrolabe was one of the best astronomical inventions of the ancient …
Continue ReadingThe Ninth Planet: Where is Pluto, When and Why Was it Demoted?
Beyond Neptune lie mysteries that astound astronomers. There was once a ninth planet. Now there is not. It instead is a part of a strange belt of …
Continue ReadingWhat Was the First Artificial Satellite to Orbit Earth? - The Origin and Development of Sputnik 1
What was the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth? Sputnik 1 was launched on October 4, 1957, by the Soviet Union. The mission represented a …
Continue ReadingWhen Was the Asteroid Belt First Discovered?
When was the asteroid belt first discovered? A number of different scientists and astronomers contributed to the understanding of what we now know as …
Continue ReadingThe Drake Equation to Extraterrestrial Life
The Drake Equation, forged out of the same mold that created SETI, has directed the thoughts of scientists when it comes to the possible existence of …
Continue ReadingCrew Space Transportation System (CSTS) - Europe and Russia's New Space Vehicle
The Crew Space Transportation System (CSTS) is designed to allow for low Earth orbit (LEO) missions, with the possibility of more extensive missions, …
Continue ReadingHow Do Solar Sails Work? Who Has Made Solar Sails?
Solar sails are a fantastic concept, an application of old navigation concepts and with new discoveries in the dynamics of our Solar System—but there …
Continue ReadingLearn About the Fermi Gamma-Ray Space Telescope and its Quest for Dark Matter, Gamma-Ray Bursts and Other Space Phenomena
Learn more about the unique NASA technology the Fermi Gamma-Ray Space Telescope.
Continue ReadingTips for Hosting a Star Party in Your Own Backyard
If you’re an astronomy lover, then you may have already been to a Star Party, but you may have not known that it is relatively simple to throw …
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