- 20 October 2016
Star light, star bright, the first star I see tonight. Wish I may, wish I might, have the wish I wish tonight…
This children’s poem dates back to the 1800s and is still used today by those looking for a little “luck.” But wishing on that magical falling star isn’t the only thing these celestial objects represent. Both the present and the past have regarded stars as something more than twinkling objects in the night sky; they held true meaning and significance.
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- 15 October 2016
There are many of constellations in our night sky. Some are more visible during certain times of the year. Andromeda is one constellation that is easier to locate this autumn in the Northern hemisphere and it is also visible to those living in the Southern parts of the world. Check out these fun facts on this fascinating grouping of stars.
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- 12 October 2016
The search for water (or the trail of water left behind) on Mars continues. But researchers are excited by the find of a gully on the Red Planet that may have been carved out by a flowing river of water.
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- 6 October 2016
Alson known as the Northern Lights, this natural occurrence mystified our ancestors. Today, it provides viewers with a spectacular light display like no other.
Read on to discover all about the ghostly glow of the Aurora Borealis.
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- 3 October 2016
There’s been a lot of talk and research into whether it is possible to colonize Mars. Well the talk is getting more fervent and realistic thanks to Elon Musk’s (SpaceX founder) big announcement. His new plans may make this mission a reality sooner than first anticipated.
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- 28 September 2016
Did you know there are giant blobs in outer space? Lyman-Alpha blobs are some of the most rarest, yet fascinatig occupants of space that scientists have ever seen.
Let’s explore these mysterious blobs to discover what they are all about.
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- 26 September 2016
Did you know that our moon may have an effect on earthquakes?
Before an earthquake happens, there’s a lot of factors going on under the ground that leads to the shaking of the ground. According to experts, our moon may also play a significant role in determining when these quakes are going to take place.
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- 24 September 2016
Did you know when you spot a star in the night sky that you are actually viewing the past? Since some stars, planets and galaxies are located so far away, the light we see from them here on Earth may have been emitted years, decades and even centuries ago.
Let’s do some star-gazing into the past.
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- 17 September 2016
Did you know Earth was once hit by a huge chunk of space rock around 65 million years-ago? It is thought to be what caused the extinction of the dinosaurs. But Earth isn’t the only planet that has been impacted by the collision of space rocks. Mars, Mercury and our moon also have “dents” left behind from crashing debris. Let’s explore some of the most massive impact craters that are out of this world.
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- 14 September 2016
On September 8th, 2016, the Mars rover captured stunning images of a rock formation in the region of Mount Sharp called the “Murray Buttes.” This up-close shot is giving scientists a better understanding of how the terrain of Mars may have came to be.
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