Super-Earth’s Climate Has Been Mapped!
- 1 April 2016
Thanks to observations from NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope, the first temperature map has been taken of a Super-Earth planet called, 55 Cancri e.
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Aldebaran – Star Facts
- 1 April 2016
Aldebaran is considered the “Fiery Eye of the Bull” in its home constellation. It’s a massive star spanning more than 44 times the diameter of the Sun and 425 times more luminous. It glows bright orangish-red and was thought to be used to predict the June Solstice. Aldebaran was also the name of one of the chariot horses in Ben Hur.
Read the full article6 Reasons to Celebrate Mother’s Day
- 31 March 2016
It may seem like every month there is another “Hallmark” holiday that needs to be taken care of with cards, gifts and good cheer. Springtime not only brings the Easter bunny, but on his bunny-heeled trail comes Mother’s Day. However, Mother’s Day is one of those celebrations we should take time out of our busy lives to recognize. After all, we all have (or had) a mother and without her, we would not be here today.
Read the full articleAmateur Astronomers Catch a “Crash” Into Jupiter
- 30 March 2016
Jupiter is in prime position this month to be observed by professional and novice astronomers alike. But it wasn’t NASA that captured this amazing occurrence, but two amateur astronomers that were viewing the right place at the right time.
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- 26 March 2016
Ceres is the largest object in the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. This super rock has been the focus of many studies, particularly one bright spot that has risen questions in all those involved with its study. But thanks to the Dawn spacecraft, that bright area has now been further “illuminated.” What was discovered? A “salty” spot.
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- 25 March 2016
Alcyone is the third brightest star in its home constellation and also the brightest star of the Pleiades or Seven Sisters. In fact, it’s name means “the Central One.” In Greek mythology, Alcyone represents the Atlantid nymph who later became the mother of Hyrieus. Alcyone is a multi-star system consisting of four stars, together spanning 10 times the radius of the Sun.
Read the full articleEasy Mother’s Day Crafts
- 25 March 2016
Mother’s Day is the one day of the year that is specially dedicated to moms everywhere, wouldn’t it be nice to show her your love with something other than the run-of-the-mill card and flowers? Making something for mom from the heart doesn’t have to be difficult or take a master crafter like Ms. Stewart to pull off. If you want to make something special for mom this Mother’s Day read on. We have found some of the easiest, yet fantastic gifts you can make to impress your mother this Mother’s Day.
Read the full article“Twin” Comets Make a Flyby Earth
- 23 March 2016
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A couple of days have past since the first of two comets made a close flyby Earth (the first was on March 21st, 2016 and the second was on March 22nd, 2016). And even though we hear about comets scooting past our small planet on many occasions, these two made headlines because they could be considered “twins.”
Read the full articleA Mission to Neptune and/or Uranus?
- 19 March 2016
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We’ve been to the moon and we’ve been to Mars, so now scientists are putting a proposal together for NASA to take spacecrafts to the icy giants of Neptune and/or Uranus. Impossible? Not at all!
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- 16 March 2016
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Although the last name of Herschel may ring a bell, most people associate the surname with William (who made many discoveries in space). However, his sister Caroline, was actually the first women to receive the Royal Astronomical Society’s gold medal in 1828 for the discovery of six new comets and also the first female to be paid for her contributions. This prestigious award would not be given to another woman until 1996.
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