- 2 September 2017
Every so often asteroids pass by the Earth. Some pass close enough to see with a backyard telescope, while others require the use of special telescopes. What makes this asteroid very special? Read on to learn more about Florence the Asteroid.
Read the full article- 18 August 2017
Another star has been found with planets orbiting close to it. This star is very close at 12 light years away. Are the planets habitable? Are they like the Earth? Read on to learn more about the planets around Tau Ceti.
Read the full article- 5 August 2017
Where did all the stars in our galaxy come from? What does the galaxy look like when you can see all the light? Read on to learn more about mapping the light in space.
Read the full article- 14 July 2017
Do you know how to interpret smoke signals like the American Indians? Can you understand Morse Code signals sent by flashlights? Scientists have been researching Alien communication and how to understand their language. Read on to find out more about talking to Aliens.
Read the full article- 24 June 2017
What keeps the stars in galaxies like Andromeda swirling together? Why do the outermost stars travel as fast as the innermost stars? Read on to learn about Dark Matter and its impact on objects in space.
Read the full article- 1 June 2017
Have you ever traveled in an airplane and looked down upon the Earth? Did you see things that made you wonder what they were? Archeologists want to discover what lies beneath the Earth by using satellites. Read on to learn more about using satellites to discover ancient artifacts.
Read the full article- 1 June 2017
If you look into the water and see a dark shadow do you think it is a fish? If it is large, do you think it may be a shark? It is hard to tell from shadow what lies below the surface of the water. Scientists are trying to discover what is passing in front of the Boyajian Star. Read on to learn more about this great mystery.
Read the full article- 19 May 2017
Do you own a map? Most people these days have a phone that helps them navigate directions. Imagine for a minute not having a map or your phone. How would you find your way to the next town? The ancient mariners used the stars, moon, sun, and planets to help them navigate the vast oceans. Read on to learn about the devices they used.
Read the full article- 4 May 2017
When you look at the night sky you may identify the constellation Scorpius. How are you able to know that? Read on to learn more about the ancient astronomers that mapped the heavens.
Read the full article- 28 April 2017
Imagine for a moment that you lived in the year 1594. The telescope has not yet been invented. You believe that the Earth is the center of the universe. Then, a mathematician comes along and states that the sun is at the center of the universe. Would you believe this person? He also states that the moon controls the tides. What would you think? Read on to learn more about Johannes Kepler and his applied laws to planetary motion.
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