Glossary of astronomy terms 9
- 29 March 2022
It’s that time of the month again. Let’s memorize some new astronomy terms together!
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How ‘Mriya’ and ‘Buran’ flew to Paris together
- 24 March 2022
The vertical stabilizers on Soviet’s largest planes (Antonov’s An-22, Tupolev’s Tu-95 and Ilyushin’s Il-76) made it impossible to place bulky cargo on the fuselage. It would create a strong aerodynamic instability that could result in the loss of the aircraft. Care to know what they came up with to solve this grand issue?
Read the full articleThe fascinating Energy rocket and the Buran program
- 22 March 2022
In June 1989, those attending the famous aeronautical fair Le Bourget, on the outskirts of Paris, were pleasantly surprised. Among the numerous planes that participated in the festival was a very exceptional guest: the space shuttle ‘Buran’ on the back of Antonov’s An-225, the heaviest man-made plane.
Read the full articleArabic astronomy and star naming
- 14 March 2022
Islamic scholars have made significant contributions to the development of astronomy. During the Middle Ages, when European science experienced a downturn, the Arabs were the ones who preserved the astronomical legacy of the ancient world and developed their own science.
Read the full articleThe expiration date on life
- 13 March 2022
At this moment, there is no imminent danger of complete destruction of the planet. This would be possible only in the event of a colossal collision with a body of similar or larger in diameter that would completely crush the Earth. None in sight.
Read the full articleThe expansion of the universe
- 13 March 2022
Recent observations suggest that the cosmos is not only expanding but it is doing so faster and faster. Astronomers say this is because of a force astronomers call dark energy. So, the main role in answering the question of the fate of the universe is taken over by the theory that the cosmos must expand, but for how long?
Read the full articleWhen should we expect the end of the world?
- 3 March 2022
You will surely agree that the imposed question in the title is rather broad because it is not known what the ending refers to, whether to everything that exists, that is, to the whole universe, or just to Earth. Let’s go through some different options and possibilities, shall we?
Read the full articleNobel Prize winners and unique discoveries – A rock might hold all the answers
- 28 February 2022
As the years in our known history progressed, more interest and rivalry arose among scientists about the origin and date of birth of planet Earth. You’ll surely find the findings below curious, to say the least.
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- 21 February 2022
For those who are strongly interested in this topic, it should be said that facts about the early estimates of the Earth’s age are much richer and more complicated than what can be said in a short read. Every major nation in history has had its own estimate of the age of the Earth. This is truly a wide and incredibly fascinating topic, so let’s learn some more!
Read the full articleAlternative forms of life: The Inorganic
- 8 February 2022
Modern science has given many answers about living beings. It has also described a huge number of life processes, but even so, the paradox remains that we still don’t have a definitive answer to the question: “what is life”?
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