Binary Stars: What They Are, How They Form, and How They Are Detected
Binary stars are simple yet intricate systems, their interactions creating some of the most spectacular fireworks in the universe. But what are binary …
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How will Solar Astronomy be improved with the GREGOR and the ATST telescopes?
The GREGOR is a new type of solar telescope. It uses adaptive optics to adjust for the atmospheric distortions caused by air and temperature. It also …
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Learn about the new source for constant NASA news.
Continue ReadingNewton's Laws Concerning Gravitation and How They Apply to Astronomy
Even though deduced in the 17th century, Newton’s first, second, and third laws of motion, plus his law of gravitation are extremely important …
Continue ReadingSaturn Equinox - Many New Images, Many New Mysteries From The Cassini Mission
At equinox, when the sun hit Saturn’s rings edge-on, it was possible to see three-dimensional structures projecting above the plane of the …
Continue ReadingViking Mission to Mars - Experimenting on the Red Planet
There were four main experiments conducted by both Viking landers during their missions between 1975 and 1982. While these experiments faced a number …
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The influence that Jupiter has on the Earth is a topic of hot discussion. Some scientists are of the opinion that Jupiter acts as a guardian. Others …
Continue ReadingAsteroid Near Misses and Close Approaches
On November 6, 2009, a dark 7 meter wide asteroid was located just 15 hours from a near collision with Earth. A quick estimate of its trajectory …
Continue ReadingMysteries of the Inner planets of the solar system and their moons
Our robot emissaries have given us much information about our neighboring planets and solved many of the mysteries that shrouded them before we moved …
Continue ReadingContributions of Vera Rubin to Astronomy
Vera Rubin is one of the pioneers in the field of astronomy. She overcame a number of obstacles to command respect from her contemporaries. Read on to …
Continue ReadingGeorge Hale - Facts and Biography About the Astronomer Who Masterminded the 200-inch Telescope at Mt. Palomar
George Ellery Hale was the father of modern astronomy. It was his vision and efforts that from the late nineteenth century to the mid-20th built the …
Continue ReadingInteresting Facts About the North Star
The northern pole star is known by various names, including Golden Peg, Evil Star and The Star That Does Not Walk. Here are some more interesting …
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