The Ancient Lyrid Meteor Shower
- 20 April 2020
The Lyrid meteor shower will make its appearance from April 20th to 23rd this year. Read on to learn more about this ancient meteor shower.
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Thank you for visiting the Online Star Register Blog. Here we share the latest news with you about the OSR gifts, our apps and about what we love most: the universe and the stars!
Elijah Hinsdale Burritt the “Forgotten Astronomer”
- 12 April 2020
In 1833 a book named The Geography of the Heavens was written by Elijah Hinsdale Burritt. Read on to learn how this book shared the science of astronomy to people everywhere.
Read the full articleNASA Fluid Lensing the Ocean Floor
- 11 April 2020
Only 4 % of the world’s ocean floor has been mapped. NASA is interested in helping the rest of it. Read on to learn why and what they are using to make that happen.
Read the full articleName a star as thoughtful coronavisrus gift for anyone who needs support during the outbreak
- 10 April 2020
Shine a light for hope and joy in these difficult times. Name a star to help our loved ones get through the impact the novel coronavirus has on their lives. A perfect gift to send light in a time where we all need a bright spot to look out for.
Read the full articleV.M. Slipher American Astronomer
- 5 April 2020
In the early 1900s, V.M. Slipher went to the Lowell Observatory for a short visit. His short visit turned into a 53 year stay marked with revolutionary findings. Read on to learn more about V.M. Slipher.
Read the full articleEarth’s Cave of the Crystals
- 2 April 2020
In the year 2000, miners found the Earth’s largest crystal cave. Read on to learn more about this strange and deadly place.
Read the full articleNASA Spinoffs- Inventions from 2019
- 28 March 2020
Many of the technologies we use every day come from NASA. From emergency blankets to dehydrated foods, NASA technology has impacted our lives.
Read the full articleEzekiel’s Wheel Spotted in Space
- 28 March 2020
In February 2020, followers of everything UFO related believe to have spotted Ezekiel’s Wheel. Read on to learn more about Ezekiel’s wheel and what they saw.
Read the full articleChanging Radiocarbon Dating For Further Accuracy
- 21 March 2020
Scientists have used radiocarbon dating since the late 1940s. Researchers believe that this 80-year-old method of dating our world needs a revision. Read on to learn more about the changed to radiocarbon dating.
Read the full articleRyugu Asteroid Hit by Cannonball
- 21 March 2020
The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency fired a copper cannonball into an asteroid named Ryugu. Read on to learn more about what scientists have discovered.
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