Interesting facts about constellations - Lepus constellation
Lepus is the Latin term for hare. Discovered as early as in the 4th century BC, this constellation is placed beside Orion, creating a link between the …
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What is Time? Grappling Space-Time, Dodging Time's Arrow, and Further Inquiries
The pocket watch in the White Rabbit’s hand as he hopped down the rabbit hole to Wonderland is the perfect symbol for making an inquiry into the …
Continue ReadingThe Description and Nature of Kuiper Belt Objects
The asteroid belt contains small objects of iron-nickel, silicate rock and carbon—plus water and carbon monoxide ices—located mostly between Mars and …
Continue ReadingWomen in Astronomy and Space Science Today
Throughout the course of history, women in astronomy have had a profound effect on space science. Today, women hold some of the most prominent …
Continue ReadingDescription of Einstein's Theory of Relativity and GPS - Why is Einstein's Theories of Special and General Relativity so Important to GPS Systems?
If it were not for direct application of Einstein’s Special and General Theories of Relativity we would literally be lost using our Global Position …
Continue ReadingMission Cassini - the amazing study of Saturn and its moons. A new home for mankind?
The Cassini spacecraft, named after Giovanni Cassini, was launched in 1997, its mission to gather high quality data of the planet Saturn and its …
Continue ReadingPlanetarium's: Their History, Programs, and Famous Planetariums
A planetarium is defined as a device that can model the solar system or other stars and galaxies that we can observe in our universe. A planetarium …
Continue ReadingSpaceX: Space Exploration Technologies Corporation - Objectives & Achievements in the Field of Space Technology
SpaceX aims to develop highly reliable low cost launch vehicles—an idea which was considered impossible a decade ago. This article explains the …
Continue ReadingErich Von Daniken History: Chariots of the Gods Versus SETI’s Views on Extraterrestrials: Questions on Ancient Civilization and Extraterrestrials Debunked
Questions about the link between ancient civilization and extraterrestrials have always intrigued the human mind, especially when books like Chariots …
Continue ReadingNothing But The Facts About the Cassini Saturn Space and Cassini Equinox Mission
Cassini first began its study of the Saturnian system back in June of 2004 and continued exploring the system until June 2008. Cassini has recently …
Continue ReadingCepheid Variable Stars and Their Importance in Measuring the Universe
Cepheid variable stars are some of the most critically important variable stars for astronomers today, yet to many people they remain an obscurity. …
Continue ReadingApollo Space Program - Building a Giant Rocket and the Giant Ground Support Equipment to Handle it
Development of the vehicle that would send Apollo to the moon required new equipment and new approaches. Not only was the launch vehicle beyond …
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