What are Stellar Populations?
- 8 June 2018
In the 1940s, astronomers realized that there are two families of stars in the galaxy. What are the two families? Read on to learn more about stellar populations.
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The History of Astrophotography
- 31 May 2018
Sir David Gill, 1843-1914, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
When were the first pictures of space taken with a camera? Read on to learn more about the history of astrophotography.
Read the full articleWeapons in Space
- 30 May 2018
Is it possible to use weapons in space? Do these weapons already exist? Read on to learn more about weapons in space.
Read the full articleGetting Started with Astrophotography
- 26 May 2018
Would you like to capture images of stars with your camera? Read on to learn more about getting started with astrophotography.
Read the full articleAstrophotography and Space
- 24 May 2018
Scientists use advanced computers to collect and interpret large amounts of information to study the universe. Before that astronomers used paper and pencil and eventually cameras to collect data. Read on to learn more about photographing the night sky.
Read the full articleThe Rings of Uranus
- 18 May 2018
We are all familiar with the rings of Saturn, but did you know that Uranus has rings as well? Read on to learn more about the rings of Uranus.
Read the full articleWater On Jupiter’s Europa
- 18 May 2018
Could Jupiter’s moon Europa support life? New evidence from NASA suggests that the life may exist in the water sitting below the surface. Read on to learn more about Europa’s potential life.
Read the full articlePareidolia for Space Objects
- 12 May 2018
Do you ever look at an inanimate object and try to see something familiar? For example, you look at the clouds and see elephants, turtles, or mountains. This is a technique your brain uses called Pareidolia. Read on to learn more about Pareidolia and objects found in space.
Read the full articleMedieval Research for Planet Nine
- 11 May 2018
Did medieval astronomers record evidence of a planet that we now refer to as planet 9? What makes planet 9 so elusive? Read on to learn more about Planet 9.
Read the full articleTESS Satellite Searches For Planets
- 4 May 2018
NASA is once again looking for new planets with a new planet finder. Read on to learn more about the TESS satellite.
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