Comets
One of the most exciting events to occur for amateur and professional astronomers alike is the appearance
of a bright comet. Comets, often described as "dirty snowballs", are conglomerations of dust, ice and gas
that orbit the sun at vast distances. <<Comets>>
One of the most exciting events to occur for amateur and professional astronomers alike is the appearance
of a bright comet. Comets, often described as "dirty snowballs", are conglomerations of dust, ice and gas
that orbit the sun at vast distances. <<Comets>>
Unearthing New Planets
One of the most exciting areas of research and discovery in the broader science of astronomy is the search for new
planets in orbit around stars other than our own sun. In our own solar system, the first six planets (Mercury through
Saturn) did not need to be “discovered.” They were always there, visible, even if not always understood for what
they were. Uranus was discovered by astronomer William Herschel in 1781 and Neptune’s discovery followed in
1846. Pluto was discovered in 1930, although now its classification as a bona fide planet has come into serious
question. The discovery of new planets then hit a dry spell that lasted until the mid 1990’s. <<More Planets>>
One of the most exciting areas of research and discovery in the broader science of astronomy is the search for new
planets in orbit around stars other than our own sun. In our own solar system, the first six planets (Mercury through
Saturn) did not need to be “discovered.” They were always there, visible, even if not always understood for what
they were. Uranus was discovered by astronomer William Herschel in 1781 and Neptune’s discovery followed in
1846. Pluto was discovered in 1930, although now its classification as a bona fide planet has come into serious
question. The discovery of new planets then hit a dry spell that lasted until the mid 1990’s. <<More Planets>>
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An Introduction to BACKYARD ASTRONOMY in 4 Easy Steps
Backyard astronomy can be an exciting and rewarding hobby for anyone. No formal scientific training is necessary.
Try these four easy steps to begin to experience the wonder of backyard astronomy. <<More Astronomy>>
Backyard astronomy can be an exciting and rewarding hobby for anyone. No formal scientific training is necessary.
Try these four easy steps to begin to experience the wonder of backyard astronomy. <<More Astronomy>>
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Choosing a Telescope: Let There Be Light!
Two of the most common questions posed by first time observers are “How powerful is this telescope?” and
“What is the magnification?” Usually, the larger the size of the telescope, the larger the expectation that the
magnification will be a number of “astronomical” proportions. The actual answer is often met with disappointment.
<<More About Telescopes>>
Two of the most common questions posed by first time observers are “How powerful is this telescope?” and
“What is the magnification?” Usually, the larger the size of the telescope, the larger the expectation that the
magnification will be a number of “astronomical” proportions. The actual answer is often met with disappointment.
<<More About Telescopes>>
The Solar System This Month
Which planets are currently visible, and
where? <<More Solar System>>
Which planets are currently visible, and
where? <<More Solar System>>
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Astronomy News
Astronomy - Although scientists have indirectly detected the presence of many planets
orbiting other stars in our galaxy, none have ever been seen directly in ordinary light, until
now. Recently, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope took the first image of a planet circling
another star. <<More>>
orbiting other stars in our galaxy, none have ever been seen directly in ordinary light, until
now. Recently, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope took the first image of a planet circling
another star. <<More>>
Jupiter Gets Hit Again. Something slammed into the gas giant leaving a dark bruise in the
planet’s atmosphere, scientists at Keck Observatory confirmed. <<More>>
planet’s atmosphere, scientists at Keck Observatory confirmed. <<More>>