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Water on the Moon, the Precious Secret Revealed: The Significance of the Latest Discovery from Earth’s Satellite

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By: Christopher Clayton

General Information about the Moon: Details on the Closest Celestial Body to the Earth

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By: Christopher Clayton

"Significant" Water Confirmed on Lunar Surface: NASA LCROSS 'Bombing the Moon' Experiment Detects Water

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By: Don Kaiser

Why the World Won't End in 2012: Fears of Mysterious Planets and Mayan Predictions Groundless

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By: Jenny Ashford

Space Aliens in the Yard, the Search for Life: No Need to Look Towards the Sky, Turn Gaze to the Neighborhood

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By: Christopher Clayton

Astronomy, Fallacies, & 2012 Doomsday Prediction: End of the World Hoaxes, Mayan Calendar, & Astronomical Urban Myths

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

The Phases of the Moon: Quick Guide to the Lunar Cycle

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By: Afua Saafir

NASA's Ares 1-X Preparing to Launch: Kennedy Space Center Readies Rocket for Historic Flight

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By: Christopher Clayton

Bombing the Moon: NASA LCROSS Looks for Moon Water Under the Lunar Surface

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By: Don Kaiser

New Planets Discovered: Astronomers Find 32 Low-mass Bodies Orbiting Stars

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By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Millions Watch Internet of NASA "Bombing" Moon: $US79 Million Science Experiment Hopes to Find Water

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By: Yahan Wu

Star Walk App Review: A Planetarium Application for iPhones and iPod Touches

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Date of the Harvest Moon: The Full Moon Closest to the Fall Equinox

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

How Amateurs Can Contribute to Astronomy: Amateur Astronomers Still Make Important Discoveries in Science

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Extraterrestrial Building Blocks of Life: Glycene Amino Acids Found in Wild 2 Comet Samples

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By: Anna Sanclement

NASA Struggles To Protect Earth From Asteroids: Federal Space Program Designed To Detect Deadly Debris Unfunded

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By: Heather Harris

Origins of the Universe: Theories of How the Cosmos Began

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By: Anna Sanclement

Extraterrestrial Life: Maybe Tens of Thousands Inhabited Worlds In Our Galaxy

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By: Terry Long

2009 Is the International Year of Astronomy: IYA 2009 - The Universe, Yours to Discover

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Parts of The Solar System: Overview of Earth's Neighbors

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By: Scott Hermanson

Stars of the Universe: Formation and Types of Stars

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By: Scott Hermanson

Space Tourism, the Commercial Frontier: Space Travel For All Is No Dream, Say Leading Space Scientists

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By: Helen McCarthy

How to Become an Astronomer: Study Astronomy, Physics, and Mathematics for Astronomical Careers

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Extreme Astronomy Record Holders: The Biggest, Brightest, Oldest, and Farthest Objects in the Universe

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Astronomy Science Project Ideas for Older Kids: Experiments for Science Fairs for Kids in Upper Grades

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Astronomy Science Project Ideas for Young Kids: Experiments for the Science Fair for Kids in the Lower Grades

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Telescopes Excellent Gifts for Christmas 2008: They Will Be Appreciated in International Year of Astronomy 2009

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By: Feature Writer Carroll Trosclair

Astronomy Trivia: Test Your Space Knowledge

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Doing Well in Astronomy Courses: Getting Top Grades College or University Introductory Astro Classes

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

The Three Types of Twilight: Civil, Nautical, and Astronomical

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Carl Sagan's Life and Career: Popular Scientist and "Cosmos" Host

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By: Stephanie Cox

Where to see 2008's Solar Eclipse: Three Best Places to View the Eclipse This Year

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By: Liz Kirchner

How Could Life on Earth End? Four Catastrophic Events That Would Destroy the World

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By: John O'Connor

The Karman Line: Theodore Von Karman and the Separation of Earth and Space

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By: Isaac M. McPhee

Astronomical Names in Harry Potter: J.K. Rowling's Books Use Stars & Constellations for Character Names

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Constant as the Northern Star: Misconceptions About Polaris Which Is not the Brightest in the Sky

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Radio Astronomy: Scientists Use Radio Wavelengths to Study Celestial Phenomena

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By: Robyn Harrison

Strange Images from Space: Photos of the Bizarre in Our Universe

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

From Comet Swift-Tuttle: the Perseid Meteor Shower Is Born

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By: Andi Bryant

Andromeda the Milky Way versus Sol: Will the Galaxies Collide before the Sun Blows up?

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By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Planets Gliese 581B,C and D: Extrasolar Planets Recently Discovered by Astronomers

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By: Cyrus Dehkan

Big Bang Theory: A New Look at the Cosmos

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By: David R. Smith

Astronomy and Car Names: Car Models with Names from Astronomy

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Comet Lovejoy - See It Now: A New Comet Will Sail from Southern to Northern Skies

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Solar Eclipses on Easter? Was There a Solar Eclipse During the Crucifixion?

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

The Vernal Equinox: Spring Arrives in the Northern Hemisphere

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Origins and Universal Questions: Scholars and Children Ask the Same Fundamental Questions

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By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Legends Behind the Northern Lights: What Past Societies Saw in the Sky

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Quick Constellation Guide: Facts about All 88 Constellations

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Brightest Stars: What are the Brightest Stars in the Night Sky?

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Astronaut Love Triangle: Attempted Murder Charges Are Brought

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Space Laws: An International Committee Forms Regulations on Space

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Weird and Wonderful Space Words: Learn Some New Astronomy Terms

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Comet McNaught P1 Nears the Sun: Cometary Action Heats Up this January

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Winter Solstice: December 21 Marks the First Day of Winter

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Science of the Christmas Star: What was the Star of Bethlehem?

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Death from Above - Meteors: Why Life is at Risk from the Sky

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Harvest Moon: October Plays Host to the Harvest Moon

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Autumnal Equinox - Fall Begins: Earth and the Sun align for Autumn

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Moon Spotting: Catch the moon in all its light.

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Spaceship Set to Crash into Moon: Smart-1 Will Impact the Moon on September 2

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Solar Storm Strikes Earth: A surprise solar storm lit up the skies this morning with aurora

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By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Aboriginal Astronomy: Indigenous Astronomy, Meteorology and Law

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By: Tyson Woorama

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