Bolide Meteor - Brilliant Flashes in the Sky - The Meteor Fireball
Have you ever seen a really bright shooting star? Chances are you’ve seen a bolide meteor, which is a very bright meteor, also known as a meteor …
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The Details About the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds
The Milky Way Galaxy has two satellite galaxies known as the Magellanic clouds. We will explore the Large Magellanic Cloud and the Small Magellanic …
Continue ReadingGravitational Lensing - What it is and How it Works
Gravitational lensing is a phenomenon that is predicted by Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity. In this article, we will discuss the theory …
Continue ReadingLagoon Nebula Facts and Details
According to modern theories, every object in the Universe today started out as a cloud of gas. These nebulae are building blocks, and using things …
Continue ReadingLow Earth Orbit (LEO) and Other Types of Circular Orbits
Low Earth orbits compose a zone where the majority of satellites and spacecrafts operate. Learn more about the significance of LEO and what other …
Continue ReadingThe X-37B Space Plane - Brief History, Mission and the Future of the Program
Shrouded in mystery, the X-37B has recently touched down from it’s last mission. Learn more about the US Air Force’s orbital test vehicle, …
Continue ReadingThe Parts That Are On A Spaceship: The Shuttle System
Ever wonder about the parts that are on a spaceship? Here’s an overview of the external parts of the space shuttle, including the shuttle system …
Continue ReadingAll About Satellite Reaction Wheels
In science fiction’s golden era, giant spaceships were maneuvered with massive gyroscopes. Attached to the ship, when a force was applied, the …
Continue ReadingThe Inside of a Spacecraft
Manned spacecraft are responsible for carrying payload and astronauts into orbit. But what does the interior of a spacecraft really look like? In this …
Continue ReadingWhat is Proper Motion?
Proper motion is a star’s change in position in the night sky. For centuries this measurement was too small to measure. Today, new technology …
Continue ReadingSolar Activity and Earthquakes
There seems to be a relationship between solar activity and earthquakes. We will explore how sunspots, solar flares and solar events from the sun …
Continue ReadingAstronomers' Gamma Ray View of the Universe
Astronomers have recently gotten a new view of the Universe—with gamma rays. Seen in this way, the Universe is a different place than the visual …
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