- 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.
Read the full article- 22 July 2015
Many people are fanatical about following their zodiac sign. If you’re one of them then you know if you were born between June 21st and July 22nd your zodiac sign is Cancer (the Crab). Being born under this sign may give you some distinguishing personality traits, but most of all you can look to the sky to see this intriguing configuration of stars. Let’s explore “the Crab” to discover what it is really all about.
Read the full article- 14 July 2015
For most of us we take the Sun for granted, especially if we live in an area where the rainy days are few and far between. But unless we are scientists (or remember back to those science classes in grade school) we may be lacking the knowledge of how great this big ball of burning heat actually is.
Read the full article- 9 July 2015
If you are a stargazer that resides in the Northern hemisphere, then you are probably no stranger to the Summer Triangle. This asterism is at its full viewing-glory during the months of June, July and August so even if you’re not a star-seeking enthusiast this “shapely” trio is relatively easy to find and well worth having a taking a peek at.
Read the full article- 4 March 2010
Next time you look up at the sky and wonder where all the stars have gone, you need look no further than the excessive and often blinding levels of unnatural lighting that humankind has surrounded itself with. This global phenomena known as light pollution is the result of selfish, misguided, ignorant and blatantly wasteful lighting practices both by the individual and specifically major business corporations.
Read the full article- 16 February 2010
Genealogically, science fiction is a class of literature. It deviates from pure literature by its inclination towards the laws of science. Quite often science fiction works are speculative about future scientific discoveries. Science fiction writers exploit the laws of nature and welcome the yet-to-be-discovered into their imaginations. As such, the backdrop of science fiction often contradicts known reality.
Read the full article- 11 February 2010
Each time a comet comes close to the sun’s heat, frozen gases evaporate. This results to solid particles as small as grains of sand to be ejected, leaving a stream of floating debris, known as meteoroids. Meteoroids stay on a specific path following the comet’s trajectory. Meteor showers occur when meteoroids ignite as it comes in contact with the earth’s atmosphere. The ignition produces streaks of light and this light phenomenon is called a meteor.
Read the full article- 11 February 2010
The Torino Scale is a “Richter Scale” for categorizing the Earth impact hazard associated with newly discovered asteroids and comets. It is intended to serve as a communication tool for astronomers and the public to assess the seriousness of predictions of close encounters by asteroids and comets during the 21st century.
Read the full article- 3 February 2010
When asked about their belief in the existence of alien life, nearly 70% of the American public says that they believe in the possibility of life on other planets. The discovery of extra-terrestrial life would be one of the most important scientific discoveries of all time. The announcement that fossilized microorganisms may have been found in a Martian meteorite fueled excitement in the scientific community.
Read the full article- 3 February 2010
Most people don’t realize how advanced aboriginal astronomy truly was. Although many cultures attributed religious aspects to the astral world, they understood many fundamental facts of the universe far earlier than most people want to admit. It may have been primitive but it was also very impressive.
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