Category Archives: Astronomy
3-D sonar provides new view of Civil War shipwreck
The remains of the only U.S. Navy ship sunk in the Gulf of Mexico during Civil War combat now can be seen in 3-D sonar images from the Gulf’s murky depths, revealing
Life’s Molecules Could Lie Within Reach of Mars Curiosity Rover
The new findings, which suggest optimal depths and locations to probe for organic molecules like those that compose living organisms as we know them, could help the newest Mars rover scout for
Dust Today, Gone Tomorrow: Astronomers Discover Houdini-Like Vanishing Act in Space
“It’s like the classic magician’s trick — now you see it, now you don’t,” said Carl Melis, a postdoctoral scholar at UC San Diego and lead author of the research. “Only in
Believe It Or Not, Learning Astronomy Is Relevant!
Contrary to popular belief, astronomy is exciting. The fact of the matter is that astronomy covers a whole expanse of natural phenomenon. Therefore, astronomy is a vital tool in helping raise awareness
Sky’s The Limit!
Believe it or not, people have long been looking at the night time sky and have also been recording everything they have seen. The following are some of the activities that one
Easy Do It Yourself Tools In Astronomy
Believe it or not, it is fairly easy and possible to have astronomy tools in which you actually make them rather than buy them. For one, it is inexpensive and nothing beats
Get To Know These Must-Have Home Astronomy Supplies
The following are the basic home astronomy supplies a serious beginning astronomer must have. Find Stars With A Planisphere
Making An Astrolabe Is As Easy As A-B-C
Believe it or not, it is entirely possible to tell where you are during the night just by using stars. For one, the Polaris or north star is a degree or two
Astronomy Is Essential To The Naked Eye
“Beauty is essential to the naked eye.” This is a popular line from Antoine de Saint Exupery’s classic “The Little Prince.” Now “the naked eye” is figure of speech pertaining to human
Practical Astronomy Using Calculator
Over time, astronomers have concerned themselves with measurements. Believe it or not, astronomy can be tabulated by using a calculator. But practical astronomy with calculators isn’t an easy subject. Most people will
Sizing Up Planets: How It’s Done And How You Could Do It
Ever wondered how scientists came up with planet sizes? It’s not like somebody took a really long measuring tape and wrapped this around one planet to take its specs, right? Well, it
Knowing Space: A Short History Of Astronomy
Astronomy is essentially the study of space – the universe and all the celestial bodies that make up our galaxy, including their structure and history. It means pointing our sights towards the
Tips For Star Gazing For The Amateur Astronomer
When there are billions of stars in the galaxy, there are a billion and one reasons for an amateur astronomer to stay up at night to watch the sky. If you’ve been
A Beginner Astronomer’s Guide To Supernovae
When people talk about something massive, explosive and just plain magnificent, they usually refer to it as a supernova. But what exactly is it and what role does it play in astronomy?
Activities For An Amateur Astronomer To Explore The Universe
If you look at the sky, what you’ll find is an endless expanse of space that has a billion and one possibilities for fun and exploration. To say that looking up would
Galaxies Beyond Our Own
You are one person in a country of numbered residents. Your country is one of many on this Earth. The Earth is one of the planets found in our galaxy. Our galaxy
