- 21 November 2015
When we gaze into the vast expanse of our galaxy and see those twinkling little orbs of light, we know what we’re looking at are stars, but this word we use to encompass these celestial wonders is far from accurate. Yes, they are indeed stars; however there is a vast difference between stars. And how they are categorized will definitely give you pause-for-thought the next time you’re out star-gazing. Let’s explore the phases of a star to help shine a light on this extensive topic.
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- 10 November 2015
In case you haven’t looked up into the night sky lately, you may not have known the North Taurid meteors are in town and putting on quite the show.
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- 23 October 2015
In 2011 82 G. Eridani had three planets discovered in its orbit. Each one is considered a ‘super-Earth’ roughly a few times Earth’s mass. They orbit at a rate of about 90 days each, which tells us they are relatively close to 82 G. Eridani. Uranometria Argentina is the Southern-sky catalogue where this star was first listed in the 19th-century by astronomer Benjamin Gould.
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- 14 October 2015
If you’re not normally an early-riser, you may want to this October (2015) as Jupiter, Mars and Venus are going to be making an appearance in the sky. And if that isn’t enough to wipe the sleep from your eyes in the predawn hour, you might want to know the elusive Mercury will also be joining the other planets.
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- 6 October 2015
Space and the universe is a vast place. So big that it may make us wonder what it’s all about, what exactly does it hold and where does it end…or does it? We can only view a very minuscule portion of space so we’re left with many unanswered questions. Today we are going to delve into some common queries that us ordinary folk may be pondering. And the answers may just surprise you. Are you ready?
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- 26 September 2015
If you missed the last three lunar eclipses you’re in luck as we are gearing up for the final of these celestial wonders until 2033. Late Sunday evening on September 27th, 2015 the Earth will slide directly between the moon and the sun which will result in, not only a total eclipse, but will also give the moon a reddish glow. Prophets and preachers call this a “Blood Moon” as it coincides with many Biblical prophecies, scientists call it rare, while we “normal folk” call it an amazing sight to behold. Here are some facts you may find interesting about this natural phenomenon.
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- 16 September 2015
It’s that time of year again when space enthusiasts (professional and novice) get ready to explore the wonders of the night sky. It’s an exciting occasion that happens only twice a year (Spring and Autumn) and is set to take place Saturday September 19th, 2015. Astronomy clubs, science museums, planetariums and other organizations are ready to share the wonders of space with all those who are interested. Astronomy Day’s theme is “Bringing Astronomy to the People” and that’s exactly what they intend on doing.
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- 5 September 2015
Although Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system it is also the closest to the Sun and available for interested nighttime sky gazers. That’s right Southern hemisphere’ians (or is that hemisphere’ers?) Mercury will be visible just for you all September long so take advantage of the cooler nights to catch a glimpse of this moonless planet.
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- 13 August 2015
The annual Perseids Meteor Shower is in full swing (August 12, 13 and 14, 2015) with up to 50 or more meteors making an appearance each hour. And the great thing about it? This celestial show can be seen in both the Southern and Northern hemispheres.
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- 31 July 2015
One the most intriguing and fascinating stargazing sights has got to be the globular cluster. These clumps of stars appear all over the galaxy and our very own solar system. Let’s explore the globular further to discover what it is really all about.
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