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Nov 5, 2009
Space Aliens in the Yard, the Search for Life: No Need to Look Towards the Sky, Proof of Extraterrestrials on Earth
In: Astronomy & Space (general)
By: Christopher Clayton
Oct 29, 2009
Light Pollution Filters For Amateur Astronomy: How Amateur Astronomers Can Deal With Suburban Skies
In: Stargazing
By: Neale Monks
Oct 27, 2009
Mars Direct Mission Versus 90-Day Report: A Practical Way to Travel to Mars
In: Space Exploration
By: Trevor Lewis
Oct 27, 2009
NASA's Ares 1-X Rocket Launch Rescheduled: Historic Flight from Kennedy Space Center Moved to Wednesday
In: Space Exploration
By: Christopher Clayton
Oct 27, 2009
Astronomy, Fallacies, & 2012 Doomsday Prediction: End of the World Hoaxes, Mayan Calendar, & Astronomical Urban Myths
In: Astronomy & Space (general)
By: Paul A. Heckert
Oct 27, 2009
Night Sky Events for November 2009: Deep Sky Objects and Constellations to Observe This Month
In: Stargazing
By: Anna Sanclement
Oct 26, 2009
The Phases of the Moon: Quick Guide to the Lunar Cycle
In: Astronomy & Space (general)
By: Afua Saafir
Oct 22, 2009
NASA's Ares 1-X Preparing to Launch: Kennedy Space Center Readies Rocket for Historic Flight
In: Astronomy & Space (general)
By: Christopher Clayton
Oct 21, 2009
General Information on How Rockets Work: Rocketry for the Novice, Explaining What Makes a Rocket Engine
In: Space Exploration
By: Christopher Clayton
Oct 21, 2009
Bombing the Moon: NASA LCROSS Looks for Moon Water Under the Lunar Surface
In: Astronomy & Space (general)
By: Don Kaiser
Oct 20, 2009
New Planets Discovered: Astronomers Find 32 Low-mass Bodies Orbiting Stars
In: Astronomy & Space (general)
By: Rupert Taylor
Oct 15, 2009
Missions to the Moon and Mars: What is the Rationale for Human Space Missions?
In: Space Exploration
By: Dr. David Warmflash
Oct 11, 2009
Millions Watch Internet of NASA "Bombing" Moon: $US79 Million Science Experiment Hopes to Find Water
In: Astronomy & Space (general)
By: Yahan Wu
Oct 6, 2009
Supernovae Advance Models of Stellar Evolution: SN 1987A and SN 2005gl Images Reveal Progenitors, Challenge Theories
In: Astrophysics
By: Wendy Anne Makhdum Prosser
Oct 3, 2009
Siding Spring Observatory: Coonabarabran, Australia's Astronomy Capital
In: Astronomy History
By: Carolyn M Cash
Oct 1, 2009
European Space Agency (ESA) Planck Satellite: Observing the Cosmic Microwave Background Relic of the Big Bang
In: Space Exploration
By: Trevor Lewis
Sep 23, 2009
Night Sky Viewing for October 2009: Deep Sky Objects and Constellations to Observe This Month
In: Stargazing
By: Anna Sanclement
Sep 22, 2009
Returning Humans to the Moon: NASA's LRO Satellite Gathers Data to Support Lunar Exploration
In: Space Exploration
By: Jason O'Hare
Sep 22, 2009
The Living Interplanetary Flight Experiment: An opportunity to explore the Mars-to-Earth transpermia scenario
In: Space Exploration
By: Dr. David Warmflash
Sep 18, 2009
The Search for Water on the Moon: NASA's LCROSS Mission Set to Impact Lunar Surface
In: Space Exploration
By: Jason O'Hare
Sep 17, 2009
Interesting Facts About the Planet Mercury: Mercury is Hot and Cold and Fast and Slow
In: Solar System Astronomy
By: Jacqueline Lerche
Sep 15, 2009
Faster Than Light Expansion of the Universe: What Does it Mean for a Galaxy to Recede at Superluminal Speed?
In: Deep Space Astronomy
By: Jasper Palfree
Sep 15, 2009
The Transpermia Hypothesis: Could Earth's Life be the Result of a Seeding Event From Mars?
In: Space Exploration
By: Dr. David Warmflash
Sep 12, 2009
The Invention of the Telescope: First Made in the Netherlands - But Designer's Name Still Disputed
In: Astronomy History
By: Linda N. Riggins
Sep 12, 2009
International Space Station's Population Boom: Orbiting Outpost Breaks Record for Largest Gathering in Space
In: Space Exploration
By: Jason O'Hare
Sep 9, 2009
Beginning Astronomy with Simple Binoculars: Astronomy on the Cheap
In: Stargazing
By: Tim Philp
Sep 6, 2009
History of Mount Wilson Observatory: Hooker 100" Telescope, Expanding Universe and Scientific Discoveries
In: Astronomy History
By: Paul A. Heckert
Sep 1, 2009
The Chandra X-ray Observatory: A Space Telescope Almost 1/3 of the Way to the Moon Boosts Astronomy
In: Deep Space Astronomy
By: George Garza
Aug 31, 2009
The Hubble Space Telescope: Astronomy Got a Shot in the Arm with the Exciting Images of Hubble
In: Astronomy History
By: George Garza
Aug 30, 2009
The Compton Gamma Ray Observatory: An Orbital Telescope Searching for Remote Very High Energy Sources
In: Astrophysics
By: George Garza
Aug 29, 2009
The Telescopes Galileo Made: How He Built Them – An Original and Replicas Now Touring Museums
In: Astronomy History
By: Linda N. Riggins
Aug 26, 2009
Night Sky Events for September 2009: Astronomical Objects to View This Month
In: Stargazing
By: Anna Sanclement
Aug 24, 2009
The NASA Moon Landings and the Personal Computer: Solid State Electronics Put Men on the Moon -- then Made the PC
In: Space Exploration
By: George Garza
Aug 21, 2009
British Astronaut Describes His Time in Space: Dr Michael Foale Tells Suite101 About Fascination and Fear
In: Space Exploration
By: Jayne Elliott
Aug 21, 2009
How Amateurs Can Contribute to Astronomy: Amateur Astronomers Still Make Important Discoveries in Science
In: Astronomy & Space (general)
By: Paul A. Heckert
Aug 21, 2009
Extraterrestrial Building Blocks of Life: Glycene Amino Acids Found in Wild 2 Comet Samples
In: Astronomy & Space (general)
By: Anna Sanclement
Aug 14, 2009
NASA Struggles To Protect Earth From Asteroids: Federal Space Program Designed To Detect Deadly Debris Unfunded
In: Astronomy & Space (general)
By: Heather Harris
Aug 13, 2009
Space Tourism: The Economic Viability of Commercial Space Travel
In: Space Exploration
By: Allison Reilly
Aug 12, 2009
The Astronomy of the Local Group: The Local Space Neighborhood Contains Over 30 Galaxies
In: Deep Space Astronomy
By: George Garza
Aug 11, 2009
The Largest Ground-Based Telescope: The Large Binocular Telescope Surpasses Hubble Space Imaging
In: Stargazing
By: George Garza
Aug 6, 2009
Galileo,Venus and the Sun-Centered Theory: Scientist's Study of the Planet Boosted the Heliocentric Theory
In: Solar System Astronomy
By: Linda N. Riggins
Aug 6, 2009
Mars Hoax Strikes again: Every August a False Story Circulates about the Red Planet
In: Solar System Astronomy
By: Rupert Taylor
Aug 5, 2009
Finding Dark Night Skies: Measuring and Reducing Light Pollution
In: Stargazing
By: Melissa Gaskill
Aug 4, 2009
NASA Search for ExoPlanets, The Kepler Mission: Looking for Planets in the Habitable Zone
In: Deep Space Astronomy
By: George Garza
Aug 4, 2009
3 Great Sky Objects for a Small Telescope: Get a Closer Look at Orion, the Pleiades and Andromeda
In: Stargazing
By: Anna Sanclement
Jul 24, 2009
The Outer Solar System: A Closer Look at the Exterior Planets
In: Solar System Astronomy
By: Anna Sanclement
Jul 21, 2009
Sunspots Seem to Have Vanished: The Ongoing Solar Minimum is the Deepest in a Century.
In: Astrophysics
By: Dennis Holley
Jul 21, 2009
The Inner Solar System: A Closer Look at Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars
In: Solar System Astronomy
By: Anna Sanclement
Jul 20, 2009
Should Mankind Return to the Moon and Go to Mars: Justification for Manned Space Exploration Lies in the Human Spirit
In: Space Exploration
By: Paul A. Heckert
Jul 10, 2009
U.S. Space Program Goals Discussed in Report: NRC Says America Should Use Broad National Ideals in NASA Program
In: Space Exploration
By: Louise Harris
Jul 7, 2009
NASA Celebrates Apollo 11 Moon Landing and Walk: Neil Armstrong Became the First Human on the Moon 40 Years Ago
In: Space Exploration
By: Marc Latham
Jul 6, 2009
How to See a Black Hole: Astronomers Pioneer Telescopic Methods to Study Sagittarius A*
In: Deep Space Astronomy
By: Lawrence De Geest
Jul 2, 2009
Saturn's Salt-Water Moon: Space Probe Finds Conditions for Life on Enceladus
In: Solar System Astronomy
By: Rupert Taylor
Jul 1, 2009
Galileo's Discoveries Using Telescopes, 1609-10: Credited As the First to Make the Spyglass Essential in Astronomy
In: Astronomy History
By: Linda N. Riggins
Jun 25, 2009
Water on Mars Found by the Phoenix Mars Lander: Evidence of H20 on Earth's Neighboring Planet
In: Solar System Astronomy
By: Anna Sanclement
Jun 22, 2009
Returning to the Moon: NASA Decides US Should Once Again Go to the Moon
In: Space Exploration
By: Kristopher Egler
Jun 19, 2009
The Lunar Rover: Where are the Moon Buggies Today?
In: Space Exploration
By: Patrick Boniface
Jun 17, 2009
Is the Universe Biocentric? A Radical Theory of the Origin of Space, Time and the Entire Cosmos
In: Astrophysics
By: Dennis Holley
Jun 11, 2009
Slight Chance of Planetary Collision: Mars or Venus Could Smash into Earth
In: Solar System Astronomy
By: Rupert Taylor
May 22, 2009
The End of the Universe: Main Theories on How the Cosmos Will Cease to Exist
In: Astrophysics
By: Anna Sanclement
May 19, 2009
What is Helioseismology? Investigating the Sun's Interior Through Waves in its Surface
In: Astrophysics
By: Wendy Anne Makhdum Prosser
May 12, 2009
Origins of the Universe: Theories of How the Cosmos Began
In: Astronomy & Space (general)
By: Anna Sanclement
May 11, 2009
Astronomy in Locksley Hall Sixty Years After: Astronomical References in Alfred Lord Tennyson's Poem
In: Astronomy History
By: Paul A. Heckert
May 4, 2009
Our Universe Could be One of Many: Scientists Are Looking for Evidence of a Multiverse
In: Astrophysics
By: Anna Sanclement
May 4, 2009
Want to Gain Weight – Easy! Go to Saturn: Some New Photographs and Interesting Facts About Saturn from NASA
In: Solar System Astronomy
By: Christine Fadhley
Apr 29, 2009
Why the Sky on Mars Is Pink: High Winds, Martian Dust Storms & Airborne Oxidized Iron Particles
In: Solar System Astronomy
By: Paul A. Heckert
Apr 26, 2009
New Observations of the Orion Nebula: Very Heavy Star Formation Detected Behind the Constellation
In: Astrophysics
By: Anna Sanclement
Apr 16, 2009
The Harsh Surface Environment of Venus: Runaway Greenhouse Effect & Extremely High Temperature & Pressure
In: Solar System Astronomy
By: Paul A. Heckert
Mar 17, 2009
Life and Alien Races: The Possible Nature of an Extraterrestial Civilisation
In: Space Exploration
By: Robert Harrand
Mar 6, 2009
Asteroid 2009 DD45 Passes Close to Earth: A Space Rock Approached almost Undetected in March 2009
In: Solar System Astronomy
By: Rupert Taylor
Mar 2, 2009
Geology of the Moon's Surface Features: "Magnificent Desolation" Includes Craters, Maria, Rilles & Mountains
In: Solar System Astronomy
By: Paul A. Heckert
Mar 1, 2009
Moon Venus Conjunction Makes Great Spectacle: Photos of the Venus-Moon Astronomy Event February 28th 2009
In: Stargazing
By: Christine Fadhley
Feb 27, 2009
Extraterrestrial Life: Maybe Tens of Thousands Inhabited Worlds In Our Galaxy
In: Astronomy & Space (general)
By: Terry Long
Feb 26, 2009
The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence: The Hunt For Alien Life Is A Slow Process
In: Deep Space Astronomy
By: Terry Long
Jan 26, 2009
Life in the Solar System: Methane Found on Mars
In: Space Exploration
By: Matthew Tanner
Jan 2, 2009
What Are Dwarf Planets? Five Dwarf Planets of the Solar System
In: Solar System Astronomy
By: Daria Przybyla
Dec 24, 2008
Parts of The Solar System: Overview of Earth's Neighbors
In: Astronomy & Space (general)
By: Scott Hermanson
Dec 24, 2008
Stars of the Universe: Formation and Types of Stars
In: Astronomy & Space (general)
By: Scott Hermanson
Dec 5, 2008
NASA Takes Steps Toward Interplanetary Internet: October 2008 Tests of Deep Space Communication Network Successful
In: Deep Space Astronomy
By: Louise Harris
Nov 18, 2008
Space Tourism, the Commercial Frontier: Space Travel For All Is No Dream, Say Leading Space Scientists
In: Astronomy & Space (general)
By: Helen McCarthy
Nov 16, 2008
How to Become an Amateur Astronomer Hobbyist: Enjoy an Astronomy Hobby with Binoculars or Telescopes & Dark Skies
In: Stargazing
By: Paul A. Heckert
Nov 15, 2008
How to Become an Astronomer: Study Astronomy, Physics, and Mathematics for Astronomical Careers
In: Astronomy & Space (general)
By: Paul A. Heckert
Oct 29, 2008
How to Measure the Composition of Stars: Amateur Astronomers Analyze Spectra With Affordable Spectroscopes
In: Stargazing
By: Carla Marie Boulianne
Oct 10, 2008
Basic Star Party Supplies for Amateur Astronomy: Best Books, Charts, Accessories for New Telescope Owners
In: Stargazing
By: Stephanie Cox
Oct 10, 2008
Observing Tips for New Telescope Owners: What, When, Where and How for Star Parties
In: Stargazing
By: Stephanie Cox
Sep 20, 2008
Telescopes Excellent Gifts for Christmas 2008: They Will Be Appreciated in International Year of Astronomy 2009
In: Astronomy & Space (general)
By: Carroll Trosclair
Sep 18, 2008
Calculating Density of Black Holes: How Much Must Mass & Energy Be Compressed to Form an Event Horizon
In: Astrophysics
By: Paul A. Heckert
Sep 6, 2008
History of Solar Sails: NASA's Nano-Sail D Project Failed, but Space Agency Will Try Again
In: Space Exploration
By: Shawn Landis
Sep 2, 2008
Astronomy in Locksley Hall: Astronomical References in Poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson's Popular Poem
In: Astronomy History
By: Paul A. Heckert
Aug 28, 2008
Doing Well in Astronomy Courses: Getting Top Grades College or University Introductory Astro Classes
In: Astronomy & Space (general)
By: Paul A. Heckert
Aug 14, 2008
The Black Hole War - A Review: Leonard Susskind’s New Book About the Mysteries of the Universe
In: Astrophysics
By: Margaret M. Williams
Aug 12, 2008
Project Orion Space Program: Manned Missions to the Moon are Firmly Back on NASA's Agenda.
In: Space Exploration
By: Paul Arnold
Aug 4, 2008
Maunder Minimum & Variable Sun: Solar Variations, Sunspot Activity Cycles, & Climate Changes
In: Astrophysics
By: Paul A. Heckert
Aug 4, 2008
Solar Constant and Variable Sun: Variations in the Sun's Luminosity and the Sunspot Cycle
In: Astrophysics
By: Paul A. Heckert
Aug 4, 2008
Abbot and the Solar Constant: Early Attempts to Measure Variations in the Sun's Luminosity
In: Astronomy History
By: Paul A. Heckert
Aug 2, 2008
Solar Faculae: Bright Regions on Sun's Photosphere or Visible Surface
In: Astrophysics
By: Paul A. Heckert
Aug 1, 2008
Solar Eclipse & Fear, Superstition, Violence: Astrological Worries Supercede Rational Wonder
In: Solar System Astronomy
By: Frank W. Hardy
Aug 1, 2008
Best Place to View the August 2008 Solar Eclipse: China Excels with Sun’s Cosmological Event & International Olympics
In: Solar System Astronomy
By: Frank W. Hardy
Jul 29, 2008
Tycho Brahe's Astronomy: Accurate Observations, Planetary Positions, Supernova, and Comet
In: Astronomy History
By: Paul A. Heckert
Jul 4, 2008
Discovery of Helium in the Sun: Spectroscopy, Coronium, Nebulium, and the Periodic Table
In: Astronomy History
By: Paul A. Heckert
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