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Nowadays, celestial discoveries often result in changing not only scientific data but even vocabulary which denotes astronomical objects.

Females trainer Kristin Mulhall and jockey Chantal Sutherland, and riders Aaron Gryder, Corey Nakatani, Iggy Puglisi, and Joe Talamo deal out Animal Planet racing drama.

Astronomers used small telescopes to discover GJ 1214b, a super Earth type extra solar planet with lots of water.

Astronomers use high resolution spectroscopy and the Doppler effect to discover extrasolar planets, which are planets outside our solar system.

Among the wealth of physics discoveries in 2008 editors and science writers of the American Institute of Physics and the American Physical Society has selected ten.

You can predict and plan for the future day by day with Astrology at Suite101's Not-so-horrible-scope! It's a sort of horoscope sans Sun Signs, telling you what planet's

The solar system is a place full of marvelous worlds. A good look at the four planets closest to the sun can reveal plenty of interesting facts about each.

On the outer part of the Solar System lie some big and fabulous worlds. These are very different from the interior planets where the rocky Earth resides.

Uranus was seen by the naked eye at times in the ancient world, but no one was sure what it was. In 1781, a man named Herschel used a telescope to find out more.

If the International Astronomical Union (IAU) has anything to do with it, we may be rewriting our science textbooks soon. The change? Add three new planets to the list.

In early April 2007 astronomers announced the discovery of water on a planet orbiting the star, HD 209458. How is it possible to detect water on an extrasolar planet?

Extraterrestrial life is life that has originated outside of Earth and is the primary focus of astrobiologists.

Basic facts and new discoveries about the solar system's smallest planet.

Get quick info on each of the planets or click the links to gain more in-depth knowledge.

The first ever detection is made of an extrasolar planetary system with at least one solid, rocky world.

In the hunt for extrasolar planets the ultimate goal is to find an Earth-like planet. However this Earth-like planet may not turn out to look much like the Earth at all.

The first planet beyond our solar system that may contain water, and therefore life, was detected by a team of European astronomers.

Astronomers have calculated that there is a small chance that two neighbouring planets might bump into Earth, but not for a billion years.

Astronomers have found more than 270 exoplanets. New technologies are increasing that number as the search for more Earth-like planets continues.

From skiing to surfing, the Maori culture to the Milford Sound, Great Walks to geothermal wonderlands, Lonely Planet New Zealand explores all aspects of Aotearoa.

Terence Dickinson, Canada's leading astronomy writer, distills 30 years of speaking and writing about the universe into the 50 most asked questions and their answers.

Astronomers recently have discovered several planets orbiting the star Gliese 581in the constellation Libra. This article will discuss what's currently known.

There are now only eight official planets in the solar system. Where did Pluto go? And what about those new planets they keep announcing?

Here are some facts to help you out when teaching or learning about the planets in our solar system. There may even be a 10th planet coming soon!

Little Big Planet is the most anticipated Playstation 3 release this year. Gamers from all genres are looking forward to the innovative creation game.

A highly sensitive instrument has detected a large number of so-called exoplanets beyond our solar system.

Kepler's second law of planetary motion, expressed in terms of equal areas and equal times, means that the planets change speeds as they orbit the Sun.

The sun, moon, and ascendant are the primary astrological forces influencing personality, though planets also play a role.

Astrology is more like reading Tarot cards. It's something that is trackable and readable, rather than something that has a physical influence.

For the first time, astronomers are able to see another solar system: a group of planets orbiting a star known as HR 8799.

Life and works of Gustav Holst, famous for orchestral suite 'The Planets.'

Whether or not Gustav Holst predicted the current controversy surrounding Pluto's planetary status, his seven-movement suite "The Planets" is still a delight to hear.

The solar system is a stormy place with dust devils, sulfuric acid rains, and screaming winds.

Astronomers have witnessed the after-effects of a collision between two planets in a different solar system.

With his laws of motion and gravity Newton resolved the heliocentric vs. geocentric controversy and explained what causes orbits.

2007's Planet Terror gave us an instant classic in horror/comedy, starring Rose McGowan, Freddy Rodriguez and, as you may know, a gun for a leg.

Hybrid automobiles and reusable shopping bags are one way to go green. But to truly benefit the environment you are trying to protect you have to start outside.

The ol'boys club takes a camping trip to Uranus only to find a massive alien brain that dredges up old memories from home sweet home.

Astrology studies the movements and positions of the planets and stars to determine the powerful influence they have on love, luck, and relationships.

The IAU votes on the proposed definition of "planet" August 24. If they vote yes, expect the solar system's community of planets to experience a growth spurt.

Check out a behind-the-scenes featurette for Ilion Animation's Planet 51, starring Justin Long, Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel and Seann William Scott.

Astrologers interpret horoscope charts to give clients insight into their personal habits, feelings, behaviors and experiences. Here's how they do it.

Mars remains a great subject of study among many astronomers. It is one of the only planets in the Solar System humans can hope to visit anytime in the near future.

What can fabric lovers do to help save the environment?

The elements of a Natal Chart can reveal important insights for the current life in relation to a past life. This is how it is done.

In astrology the planets represent different parts of your personality. Their signs & houses on your horoscope build up an accurate picture of your personality as a whole

This was working so well as a blog I decided to make it a semi-daily feature, planet news - links to breaking news about planets and other astronomical stuff.

Tony Wheeler, co-founder of Lonely Planet Travel Guides, takes the reader on a tour of the Axis of Evil in Bad Lands.

A review of the 1970 sequel to the Sci-Fi Classic film Planet of the Apes, Beneath the Planet of the Apes.

New Line Cinema has lined up an all-star cast for its upcoming flick, Planet 51, made by Ilion Animation. The film comes out July 24, 2009.