26Apr2012
Safe Solar Viewers and Glasses
WE'VE SOLD ALMOST 1500 UNITS IN 2 WEEKS!!! Only a few weeks left until the Transit of Venus! If you hurry you can still get to watch this amazingly rare phenomenon. (more...)
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18May2012
See the Winners of the Earth & Sky Photo Contest
Enjoy this delightful video put together by Babek Tafreshi from The World At Night showing the winners of the third International Earth and Sky Photo Contest. With the theme of ‘Dark Skies Importance,’ these are lovely landscape astrophotos. (more...)
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Sir Elton John Greets The ‘Rocket Men’
Continuing the celebration of André Kuipers’ music in space, British rock legend Sir Elton John sent a special message to ESA, André and the crew of the ISS on the 40th anniversary of his classic song ‘Rocket Man’. (more...)
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Herschel Space Telescope Captures a Highway of Stars
Orbiting high above the Earth, where the Herschel Space Observatory looks would be the last place you would expect intergalactic traffic. New research finds a stellar formation bonanza. (more...)
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Supernova Shockwave Blasts Through Gas Cocoon
Supernovae mark a stellar explosion On November 3, 2010, a supernova was discovered less than a month after it erupted in galaxy UGC 5189A some 160 million light years away. (more...)
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May 20th Annular Solar Eclipse – Time To Get Ready!
If you live in a corridor that stretches between north-central Texas and northern California, then you're in for a very special astronomical treat. The Sun will take part in an annular solar eclipse. (more...)
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NASA Survey Counts Potentially Hazardous Asteroids
Observations from NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) have led to the best assessment yet of our solar system's population of potentially hazardous asteroids. Get set for a scary ride. (more...)
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What Makes A Ring Around The Sun or Moon?
Sometimes you look up on a clear day or night and see a huge circle of light around the sun or moon. This ring or circle is called a halo by scientists. Old timers claim it predicts the weather. (more...)
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Trifid Nebula – The Massive Star Factory
The Trifid Nebula (M20) is home to thousands of massive newborn stars and one of the most prominent nebulae in the night sky. There is so much happening in this cosmic object and a well-known open cluster. (more...)
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Phantom Planet in Our Solar System
Modern astronomy has finally begun to find planets outside our solar system, but it’s also tracked down some weird objects orbiting our own sun. Objects like Sedna have surprised astronomers, but one researcher is suggesting that something much larger might be out there. (more...)
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SA To Push For Square Kilometre Array decision
So, who's playing this waiting game...and why? South Africa will insist a decision be taken on a site for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope at the next meeting of the SKA organisation. (more...)
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Near-Miss Asteroid Returns Next Year
This time, the asteroid is going to miss our planet, but it comes back next year. When it whizzes past Earth in 2013, this newly discovered asteroid is going to miss our planet – but not by much. (more...)
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1,200-year-old Mayan Astronomy Workshop Found
Archaeologists have found a small room in Mayan ruins where royal scribes apparently used walls as a blackboard to keep track of astronomical records and the society’s intricate calendar about 1,200 years ago. (more...)
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2012 Venus Transit – The Countdown Is On!
2012 Venus Transit - The Countdown Is On! Head outside on any clear night this week and you won't be able to miss brilliant Venus decorating the western horizon. You can't miss it. (more...)
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Fantastic Images Inside a Space Shuttle
Fantastic Images Inside a Space Shuttle. The flight deck of Space Shuttle Endeavour was powered up for the final time in early May 2012 to complete decommissioning activities for museum display. (more...)
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Canadian Minister Claims Hawking Spreads ‘Disinformation’
Canadian Minister Claims Hawking Spreads 'Disinformation.' Conspiracy theories abound - and probably always will Paul Hellyer, former Canadian Minister of Defense is an outspoken man who has no doubts UFOs are real alien spaceship. (more...)
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18May2012
Sir Elton John Greets The ‘Rocket Men’
Continuing the celebration of André Kuipers’ music in space, British rock legend Sir Elton John sent a special message to ESA, André and the crew of the ISS on the 40th anniversary of his classic song ‘Rocket Man’. (more...)
Read MoreLeave a Comment26Apr2012
Safe Solar Viewers and Glasses
WE'VE SOLD ALMOST 1500 UNITS IN 2 WEEKS!!! Only a few weeks left until the Transit of Venus! If you hurry you can still get to watch this amazingly rare phenomenon. (more...)
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