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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

Light Pollution Filters For Amateur Astronomy: How Amateur Astronomers Can Deal With Suburban Skies

In: Stargazing

By: Neale Monks

Mars Direct Mission Versus 90-Day Report: A Practical Way to Travel to Mars

In: Space Exploration

By: Trevor Lewis

NASA's Ares 1-X Rocket Launch Rescheduled: Historic Flight from Kennedy Space Center Moved to Wednesday

In: Space Exploration

By: Christopher Clayton

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

In: Astronomy & Space (general)

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Night Sky Events for November 2009: Deep Sky Objects and Constellations to Observe This Month

In: Stargazing

By: Anna Sanclement

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

In: Astronomy & Space (general)

By: Afua Saafir

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

In: Astronomy & Space (general)

By: Christopher Clayton

General Information on How Rockets Work: Rocketry for the Novice, Explaining What Makes a Rocket Engine

In: Space Exploration

By: Christopher Clayton

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

In: Astronomy & Space (general)

By: Don Kaiser

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

In: Astronomy & Space (general)

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Missions to the Moon and Mars: What is the Rationale for Human Space Missions?

In: Space Exploration

By: Dr. David Warmflash

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

In: Astronomy & Space (general)

By: Yahan Wu

Supernovae Advance Models of Stellar Evolution: SN 1987A and SN 2005gl Images Reveal Progenitors, Challenge Theories

In: Astrophysics

By: Feature Writer Wendy Anne Makhdum Prosser

Siding Spring Observatory: Coonabarabran, Australia's Astronomy Capital

In: Astronomy History

By: Carolyn M Cash

European Space Agency (ESA) Planck Satellite: Observing the Cosmic Microwave Background Relic of the Big Bang

In: Space Exploration

By: Trevor Lewis

Night Sky Viewing for October 2009: Deep Sky Objects and Constellations to Observe This Month

In: Stargazing

By: Anna Sanclement

Returning Humans to the Moon: NASA's LRO Satellite Gathers Data to Support Lunar Exploration

In: Space Exploration

By: Jason O'Hare

The Living Interplanetary Flight Experiment: An opportunity to explore the Mars-to-Earth transpermia scenario

In: Space Exploration

By: Dr. David Warmflash

The Search for Water on the Moon: NASA's LCROSS Mission Set to Impact Lunar Surface

In: Space Exploration

By: Jason O'Hare

Interesting Facts About the Planet Mercury: Mercury is Hot and Cold and Fast and Slow

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Jacqueline Lerche

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

The Transpermia Hypothesis: Could Earth's Life be the Result of a Seeding Event From Mars?

In: Space Exploration

By: Dr. David Warmflash

The Invention of the Telescope: First Made in the Netherlands - But Designer's Name Still Disputed

In: Astronomy History

By: Linda N. Riggins

International Space Station's Population Boom: Orbiting Outpost Breaks Record for Largest Gathering in Space

In: Space Exploration

By: Jason O'Hare

Beginning Astronomy with Simple Binoculars: Astronomy on the Cheap

In: Stargazing

By: Tim Philp

History of Mount Wilson Observatory: Hooker 100" Telescope, Expanding Universe and Scientific Discoveries

In: Astronomy History

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

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

The Hubble Space Telescope: Astronomy Got a Shot in the Arm with the Exciting Images of Hubble

In: Astronomy History

By: George Garza

The Compton Gamma Ray Observatory: An Orbital Telescope Searching for Remote Very High Energy Sources

In: Astrophysics

By: George Garza

The Telescopes Galileo Made: How He Built Them – An Original and Replicas Now Touring Museums

In: Astronomy History

By: Linda N. Riggins

Night Sky Events for September 2009: Astronomical Objects to View This Month

In: Stargazing

By: Anna Sanclement

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

British Astronaut Describes His Time in Space: Dr Michael Foale Tells Suite101 About Fascination and Fear

In: Space Exploration

By: Jayne Elliott

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

In: Astronomy & Space (general)

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

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

In: Astronomy & Space (general)

By: Anna Sanclement

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

In: Astronomy & Space (general)

By: Heather Harris

Space Tourism: The Economic Viability of Commercial Space Travel

In: Space Exploration

By: Allison Reilly

The Astronomy of the Local Group: The Local Space Neighborhood Contains Over 30 Galaxies

In: Deep Space Astronomy

By: George Garza

The Largest Ground-Based Telescope: The Large Binocular Telescope Surpasses Hubble Space Imaging

In: Stargazing

By: George Garza

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

Mars Hoax Strikes again: Every August a False Story Circulates about the Red Planet

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Finding Dark Night Skies: Measuring and Reducing Light Pollution

In: Stargazing

By: Melissa Gaskill

NASA Search for ExoPlanets, The Kepler Mission: Looking for Planets in the Habitable Zone

In: Deep Space Astronomy

By: George Garza

3 Great Sky Objects for a Small Telescope: Get a Closer Look at Orion, the Pleiades and Andromeda

In: Stargazing

By: Anna Sanclement

The Outer Solar System: A Closer Look at the Exterior Planets

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Anna Sanclement

Sunspots Seem to Have Vanished: The Ongoing Solar Minimum is the Deepest in a Century.

In: Astrophysics

By: Feature Writer Dennis Holley

The Inner Solar System: A Closer Look at Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Anna Sanclement

Should Mankind Return to the Moon and Go to Mars: Justification for Manned Space Exploration Lies in the Human Spirit

In: Space Exploration

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

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

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

How to See a Black Hole: Astronomers Pioneer Telescopic Methods to Study Sagittarius A*

In: Deep Space Astronomy

By: Lawrence De Geest

Saturn's Salt-Water Moon: Space Probe Finds Conditions for Life on Enceladus

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

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

Water on Mars Found by the Phoenix Mars Lander: Evidence of H20 on Earth's Neighboring Planet

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Anna Sanclement

Returning to the Moon: NASA Decides US Should Once Again Go to the Moon

In: Space Exploration

By: Kristopher Egler

The Lunar Rover: Where are the Moon Buggies Today?

In: Space Exploration

By: Patrick Boniface

Is the Universe Biocentric? A Radical Theory of the Origin of Space, Time and the Entire Cosmos

In: Astrophysics

By: Feature Writer Dennis Holley

Slight Chance of Planetary Collision: Mars or Venus Could Smash into Earth

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

The End of the Universe: Main Theories on How the Cosmos Will Cease to Exist

In: Astrophysics

By: Anna Sanclement

What is Helioseismology? Investigating the Sun's Interior Through Waves in its Surface

In: Astrophysics

By: Feature Writer Wendy Anne Makhdum Prosser

Origins of the Universe: Theories of How the Cosmos Began

In: Astronomy & Space (general)

By: Anna Sanclement

Astronomy in Locksley Hall Sixty Years After: Astronomical References in Alfred Lord Tennyson's Poem

In: Astronomy History

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Our Universe Could be One of Many: Scientists Are Looking for Evidence of a Multiverse

In: Astrophysics

By: Anna Sanclement

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

Why the Sky on Mars Is Pink: High Winds, Martian Dust Storms & Airborne Oxidized Iron Particles

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

New Observations of the Orion Nebula: Very Heavy Star Formation Detected Behind the Constellation

In: Astrophysics

By: Anna Sanclement

The Harsh Surface Environment of Venus: Runaway Greenhouse Effect & Extremely High Temperature & Pressure

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Life and Alien Races: The Possible Nature of an Extraterrestial Civilisation

In: Space Exploration

By: Robert Harrand

Asteroid 2009 DD45 Passes Close to Earth: A Space Rock Approached almost Undetected in March 2009

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Geology of the Moon's Surface Features: "Magnificent Desolation" Includes Craters, Maria, Rilles & Mountains

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Moon Venus Conjunction Makes Great Spectacle: Photos of the Venus-Moon Astronomy Event February 28th 2009

In: Stargazing

By: Christine Fadhley

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

In: Astronomy & Space (general)

By: Terry Long

The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence: The Hunt For Alien Life Is A Slow Process

In: Deep Space Astronomy

By: Terry Long

Life in the Solar System: Methane Found on Mars

In: Space Exploration

By: Matthew Tanner

What Are Dwarf Planets? Five Dwarf Planets of the Solar System

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Daria Przybyla

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

In: Astronomy & Space (general)

By: Scott Hermanson

Stars of the Universe: Formation and Types of Stars

In: Astronomy & Space (general)

By: Scott Hermanson

NASA Takes Steps Toward Interplanetary Internet: October 2008 Tests of Deep Space Communication Network Successful

In: Deep Space Astronomy

By: Louise Harris

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

In: Astronomy & Space (general)

By: Helen McCarthy

How to Become an Amateur Astronomer Hobbyist: Enjoy an Astronomy Hobby with Binoculars or Telescopes & Dark Skies

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

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

In: Astronomy & Space (general)

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

How to Measure the Composition of Stars: Amateur Astronomers Analyze Spectra With Affordable Spectroscopes

In: Stargazing

By: Carla Marie Boulianne

Basic Star Party Supplies for Amateur Astronomy: Best Books, Charts, Accessories for New Telescope Owners

In: Stargazing

By: Stephanie Cox

Observing Tips for New Telescope Owners: What, When, Where and How for Star Parties

In: Stargazing

By: Stephanie Cox

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

In: Astronomy & Space (general)

By: Feature Writer Carroll Trosclair

Calculating Density of Black Holes: How Much Must Mass & Energy Be Compressed to Form an Event Horizon

In: Astrophysics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

History of Solar Sails: NASA's Nano-Sail D Project Failed, but Space Agency Will Try Again

In: Space Exploration

By: Shawn Landis

Astronomy in Locksley Hall: Astronomical References in Poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson's Popular Poem

In: Astronomy History

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

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

In: Astronomy & Space (general)

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

The Black Hole War - A Review: Leonard Susskind’s New Book About the Mysteries of the Universe

In: Astrophysics

By: Feature Writer Margaret M. Williams

Project Orion Space Program: Manned Missions to the Moon are Firmly Back on NASA's Agenda.

In: Space Exploration

By: Paul Arnold

Maunder Minimum & Variable Sun: Solar Variations, Sunspot Activity Cycles, & Climate Changes

In: Astrophysics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Solar Constant and Variable Sun: Variations in the Sun's Luminosity and the Sunspot Cycle

In: Astrophysics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Abbot and the Solar Constant: Early Attempts to Measure Variations in the Sun's Luminosity

In: Astronomy History

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Solar Faculae: Bright Regions on Sun's Photosphere or Visible Surface

In: Astrophysics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Solar Eclipse & Fear, Superstition, Violence: Astrological Worries Supercede Rational Wonder

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Best Place to View the August 2008 Solar Eclipse: China Excels with Sun’s Cosmological Event & International Olympics

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Tycho Brahe's Astronomy: Accurate Observations, Planetary Positions, Supernova, and Comet

In: Astronomy History

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Discovery of Helium in the Sun: Spectroscopy, Coronium, Nebulium, and the Periodic Table

In: Astronomy History

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

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