Harlow Shapely-Size of the Galaxy
- 26 August 2017
Are we at the center of our galaxy? How do we know where the center is? Read on to find out more about Harlow Shapely and the size of our galaxy.
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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!
Rotation of the Sun’s Core
- 18 August 2017
Behind the fiery wall of solar flares the Sun’s core is rotating very fast. How do we know this? Why does it matter? Read on to learn more about the rotation of the Sun’s Core.
Read the full articlePlanets Found Near Tau Ceti Star
- 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 articleDying Star Makes a Huge Blast
- 11 August 2017
What happens when a star dies? Does every star leave behind a black hole? Read on to find out what happens when a star dies.
Read the full articleMicrogravity Impact on Bacteria
- 11 August 2017
Can bacteria exist in space? What does zero gravity do to bacteria? Scientists have made some interesting discoveries. Read on to learn more about bacteria in zero gravity.
Read the full articleMapping The Light In Space
- 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 articleMake A Wish Upon This Small Star
- 5 August 2017
Imagine standing very far back from a lighthouse and trying to see a single candle burning in the window. It would be very hard to see right? While looking for planets astronomers discovered something very small. Read on to discover what they found.
Read the full articleWhy is Mercury a Planet and Not Pluto
- 29 July 2017
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What rules did scientists impose to remove Pluto from the list of Planets in our Solar System? Why is Mercury still on the list? Read on to learn what changes were made and where Pluto went.
Read the full articleThere’s a Fungus Among Us
- 22 July 2017
Have you ever eaten a mushroom? Did you know a mushroom is a fungus? Researchers are studying the effects of fungus on humans living in space. Read on to find out more about Fungus Among Us.
Read the full articleTotal Solar Eclipse 2017
- 21 July 2017
Do you know what a total solar eclipse is? Where do you live? If you live in the United States you may have the opportunity to see one August 21st, 2017. Read on to find out more about the upcoming and rare total solar eclipse.
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