Articles related to "Astronomical"
Analyzing Astronomical Data With AIPS++
This article discusses the AIPS++ software package for analyzing radio telescope data.
• radio • telescope • scientific computing • scientific computing • scientific visualization
This article discusses the AIPS++ software package for analyzing radio telescope data.
• radio • telescope • scientific computing • scientific computing • scientific visualization
Astronomical Clustering of Stars
Stars cluster together in groups ranging from binary star systems to galactic and globular clusters of stars and at larger scales galaxies and clusters of galaxies.
• stars • star clusters • open clusters • galactic clusters • globular clusters
Stars cluster together in groups ranging from binary star systems to galactic and globular clusters of stars and at larger scales galaxies and clusters of galaxies.
• stars • star clusters • open clusters • galactic clusters • globular clusters
Astronomical Names in Harry Potter
J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series has many rich details including the cast of characters, over a dozen of which are astronomically named.
• harry potter books • astronomical names • j.k. rowling • star names • scorpius
J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series has many rich details including the cast of characters, over a dozen of which are astronomically named.
• harry potter books • astronomical names • j.k. rowling • star names • scorpius
Astronomical Telescope Functions
The three major functions of an astronomical telescope are in order of importance: to gather light, to resolve details, and to magnify images.
• telescopes • astronomical • resolving power • light gathering power • magnifying power
The three major functions of an astronomical telescope are in order of importance: to gather light, to resolve details, and to magnify images.
• telescopes • astronomical • resolving power • light gathering power • magnifying power
Discovery of Astronomical X-Rays
The discovery, in the early 1960s, of the first celestial X-ray sources led to the first star identified as a likely black hole candidate, Cygnus X-1.
• cygnus x-1 • x-ray astronomy • astronomical x-rays • black hole • astronomical
The discovery, in the early 1960s, of the first celestial X-ray sources led to the first star identified as a likely black hole candidate, Cygnus X-1.
• cygnus x-1 • x-ray astronomy • astronomical x-rays • black hole • astronomical
Moon In My Room Astronomical Nightlight
This remote controlled astronomical science toy for children aged 6+ displays the phases of the moon, and doubles up as a battery-powered night light.
• moon nightlight • moon-in-my-room • astronomical toy • moon lamp • moon toy
This remote controlled astronomical science toy for children aged 6+ displays the phases of the moon, and doubles up as a battery-powered night light.
• moon nightlight • moon-in-my-room • astronomical toy • moon lamp • moon toy
Astronomy and Car Names
Cars often have names with an astronomical theme. What are some car models with names from astronomy?
• astronomy • car models • car • astronomical • car names
Cars often have names with an astronomical theme. What are some car models with names from astronomy?
• astronomy • car models • car • astronomical • car names
Biological and Stellar Evolution
Astronomers and biologists both frequently use the term evolution, but don't mean exactly the same thing.
• stellar evolution • biological evolution • theory of evolution • evolution • astronomers
Astronomers and biologists both frequently use the term evolution, but don't mean exactly the same thing.
• stellar evolution • biological evolution • theory of evolution • evolution • astronomers
Black Hole or Neutron Star
Measuring the mass of the unseen companion in a binary X-ray source, such as Cygnus X-1, tells us if it is a black hole or a neutron star.
• cygnus x-1 • x-ray astronomy • astronomical x-rays • black hole • hde226868
Measuring the mass of the unseen companion in a binary X-ray source, such as Cygnus X-1, tells us if it is a black hole or a neutron star.
• cygnus x-1 • x-ray astronomy • astronomical x-rays • black hole • hde226868
Spectroscopy and Types of Spectra
Spectroscopy allows astronomers to deduce the chemical compositions of distant astronomical objects. What is astronomical spectroscopy and how does it work?
• spectroscopy • astronomical • spectroscope • emission • absorption
Spectroscopy allows astronomers to deduce the chemical compositions of distant astronomical objects. What is astronomical spectroscopy and how does it work?
• spectroscopy • astronomical • spectroscope • emission • absorption
Telescope Types for Astronomy
The two main types of astronomical telescopes are reflecting telescopes and refracting telescopes.
• telescopes • astronomical • reflecting • refracting • reflectors
The two main types of astronomical telescopes are reflecting telescopes and refracting telescopes.
• telescopes • astronomical • reflecting • refracting • reflectors
Water on Extrasolar Planets
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?
• spectroscopy • extrasolar planet • astronomical • infrared • hd 209458b
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?
• spectroscopy • extrasolar planet • astronomical • infrared • hd 209458b
X-Ray Flickering in Cygnus X-1
Identifying the star HDE226868 as the optical counterpart to the astronomical X-ray source, Cygnus X-1, was the first step in identifying it as a black hole.
• cygnus x-1 • x-ray astronomy • hde226868 • astronomical x-rays • black hole
Identifying the star HDE226868 as the optical counterpart to the astronomical X-ray source, Cygnus X-1, was the first step in identifying it as a black hole.
• cygnus x-1 • x-ray astronomy • hde226868 • astronomical x-rays • black hole
Analyzing Astronomical Data Can Drive You (to) AIPS!
This article discusses AIPS, a scientific visualization software package for radio telescopy.
This article discusses AIPS, a scientific visualization software package for radio telescopy.
Twice in a lifetime Venus
Venus transits in front of the Sun come in pairs, each pair separated from the next by over a century. In their time they spurred expeditions to far flung places tasked to observe the event.
• venus • transit • kepler • horrock • halley
Venus transits in front of the Sun come in pairs, each pair separated from the next by over a century. In their time they spurred expeditions to far flung places tasked to observe the event.
• venus • transit • kepler • horrock • halley
Czech Republic Travel Guide
Find all the information you need on traveling in and around the Czech Republic here - from the historic capital of Prague to castles in the country.
• czech republic tourism • prague sightseeing • vranov castle • ghost stories • time out shortlist prague
Find all the information you need on traveling in and around the Czech Republic here - from the historic capital of Prague to castles in the country.
• czech republic tourism • prague sightseeing • vranov castle • ghost stories • time out shortlist prague
Defining a Planet
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.
• international astronomical union • iau • planet • 9 • pluto
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.
• international astronomical union • iau • planet • 9 • pluto
La Serena & the Elqui Valley Chile
The north part of Chile, Norte Chico (Little North) has a pleasant Mediterranean climate, miles of beaches, vineyards and clear desert skies for keen astomoners.
• elqui valley chile • la serena chile • observatories chile • north chile vineyards • pisco sour chile
The north part of Chile, Norte Chico (Little North) has a pleasant Mediterranean climate, miles of beaches, vineyards and clear desert skies for keen astomoners.
• elqui valley chile • la serena chile • observatories chile • north chile vineyards • pisco sour chile
Prague Travel Guide
Find all the information you need on traveling in and around Prague here: whether its castles, clocks, ghost stories or a stroll over Charles Bridge that you're after.
• prague sightseeing • charles bridge • astronomical clock • ghost stories • special tours
Find all the information you need on traveling in and around Prague here: whether its castles, clocks, ghost stories or a stroll over Charles Bridge that you're after.
• prague sightseeing • charles bridge • astronomical clock • ghost stories • special tours
Prague's Famous Clock
Prague's an Eastern European tourist magnet, with many treats. My favourite experience in the Czech Republic's beautiful capital was waiting for the clock.
• prague astronomical clock • prague old town • czech republic travel sightseeing • czechoslovakia tourism • prague town hall
Prague's an Eastern European tourist magnet, with many treats. My favourite experience in the Czech Republic's beautiful capital was waiting for the clock.
• prague astronomical clock • prague old town • czech republic travel sightseeing • czechoslovakia tourism • prague town hall
See Strasbourg Cathedral in France
The single-tower Strasbourg Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre Dame) in France is a Gothic masterpiece with a remarkable astronomical clock and medieval stained-glass windows.
• strasbourg cathedral • cathédrale notre dame de strasbourg • top sights in strasbourg • astronomical clock • gothic churches
The single-tower Strasbourg Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre Dame) in France is a Gothic masterpiece with a remarkable astronomical clock and medieval stained-glass windows.
• strasbourg cathedral • cathédrale notre dame de strasbourg • top sights in strasbourg • astronomical clock • gothic churches
Top Sights in Strasbourg, France
Sightseeing highlights in Strasbourg, France include the Gothic cathedral, the romantic La Petite France area with half-timbered houses, Maison Kammerzell, and museums.
• strasbourg cathedral • cathédrale notre dame de strasbourg • top sights in strasbourg • astronomical clock • gothic churches
Sightseeing highlights in Strasbourg, France include the Gothic cathedral, the romantic La Petite France area with half-timbered houses, Maison Kammerzell, and museums.
• strasbourg cathedral • cathédrale notre dame de strasbourg • top sights in strasbourg • astronomical clock • gothic churches
Walking Tours in Prague, Czech Rep
From ghost stories to the Jewish quarter, there are plenty of umbrella-holding guides at the Astronomical Clock willing to lead tourists around the Czech capital.
• prague walking tours • czech republic guide • river cruise • jewish quarter • ghost stories
From ghost stories to the Jewish quarter, there are plenty of umbrella-holding guides at the Astronomical Clock willing to lead tourists around the Czech capital.
• prague walking tours • czech republic guide • river cruise • jewish quarter • ghost stories
Let's Find the Constellation Cassiopeia
We begin our search for constellations with Cassiopeia. According to Greek mythology, Cassiopeia is the Queen of Ethiopia sitting on a throne in the sky. To modern eyes, this consellation looks like the letter "W". Whatever it looks like, we intend to find Cassiopeia!
• constellations • cassiopeia • easily recognizable shape • “w” • “m”
We begin our search for constellations with Cassiopeia. According to Greek mythology, Cassiopeia is the Queen of Ethiopia sitting on a throne in the sky. To modern eyes, this consellation looks like the letter "W". Whatever it looks like, we intend to find Cassiopeia!
• constellations • cassiopeia • easily recognizable shape • “w” • “m”
Let's Find the Constellation Gemini and the Planet Saturn
Gemini and Saturn are traveling the night sky together. Let's find them!
• let's find the constellation gemini and the planet • kids korner • kids corner • christina coruth • suite101.com
Gemini and Saturn are traveling the night sky together. Let's find them!
• let's find the constellation gemini and the planet • kids korner • kids corner • christina coruth • suite101.com
Recap 2004 - Challenge Recap Article
This is an extra article written especially for the Recap Challenge. I hope you enjoy it. Check back next weekend for my "regularly scheduled" article when we resume our constellation hunt.
• january • 2095 • sirius • angel food cake • get ready to find constellations
This is an extra article written especially for the Recap Challenge. I hope you enjoy it. Check back next weekend for my "regularly scheduled" article when we resume our constellation hunt.
• january • 2095 • sirius • angel food cake • get ready to find constellations
Circled Stones and Petroglyphs
Europe isn't the only place you can find ancient civilizations. Located in Utah with many of the same written symbols are beautiful petroglyphs of ancient origin.
• utah petroglyph • calendars • temple symbols • fremont indian state park • manti lds temple petroglyphs
Europe isn't the only place you can find ancient civilizations. Located in Utah with many of the same written symbols are beautiful petroglyphs of ancient origin.
• utah petroglyph • calendars • temple symbols • fremont indian state park • manti lds temple petroglyphs
Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion
Using Tycho Brahe's laboriously collected data on planetary positions Johannes Kepler discovered three laws of planetary motion and revolutionized astronomy.
• planetary motion • kepler • kepler's laws • cosmos • tycho brahe
Using Tycho Brahe's laboriously collected data on planetary positions Johannes Kepler discovered three laws of planetary motion and revolutionized astronomy.
• planetary motion • kepler • kepler's laws • cosmos • tycho brahe
Padua: Walking Tour
Padua's historic center spans seven centuries of architecture and holds several must-see sights, including the University, Café Pedrocchi, the Duomo and Baptistery.
• padua walking tour • explore historic center • italy’s city near venice • must-see sights • university
Padua's historic center spans seven centuries of architecture and holds several must-see sights, including the University, Café Pedrocchi, the Duomo and Baptistery.
• padua walking tour • explore historic center • italy’s city near venice • must-see sights • university
Planet Fast Facts
Get quick info on each of the planets or click the links to gain more in-depth knowledge.
• planet facts • basic data on planets • info on planets • statistics on planets • mercury
Get quick info on each of the planets or click the links to gain more in-depth knowledge.
• planet facts • basic data on planets • info on planets • statistics on planets • mercury
The First Day of Summer
The Northern Hemisphere welcomes the first day of summer on June 20 or June 21 depending on your location.
• first day of summer • official start to summer summer's astronomical beg • june 20 first day of summer • june 21 first day of summer • summer solstice
The Northern Hemisphere welcomes the first day of summer on June 20 or June 21 depending on your location.
• first day of summer • official start to summer summer's astronomical beg • june 20 first day of summer • june 21 first day of summer • summer solstice
The Science of the Christmas Star
Can astronomy provide an answer to the mystery of the Christmas star?
• christmas star astronomical possibilities • star of bethlehem • december 25 • birth of jesus astronomy • science of christmas
Can astronomy provide an answer to the mystery of the Christmas star?
• christmas star astronomical possibilities • star of bethlehem • december 25 • birth of jesus astronomy • science of christmas
Understanding Kepler's Third Law
Kepler's third law of planetary motion is a mathematical relation between orbital periods and distances. It allows astronomers to measure masses of celestial objects.
• planetary motion • kepler • kepler's laws • cosmos • tycho brahe
Kepler's third law of planetary motion is a mathematical relation between orbital periods and distances. It allows astronomers to measure masses of celestial objects.
• planetary motion • kepler • kepler's laws • cosmos • tycho brahe
York Minster in York England
Known as the Minster, this cathedral which dominates the skyline of York Great Britain, is a masterpiece of architecture and ancient stained glass windows.
• york minster england largest gothic cathedral west • lady chapel worlds largest stained glass window • edwin king of northumbria oswald • saint wilfred hexam • skyline york england
Known as the Minster, this cathedral which dominates the skyline of York Great Britain, is a masterpiece of architecture and ancient stained glass windows.
• york minster england largest gothic cathedral west • lady chapel worlds largest stained glass window • edwin king of northumbria oswald • saint wilfred hexam • skyline york england
BLACK INVENTORS
In honor of the Black History Event, I would like to introduce you to some little recognized Black Inventors.
• black history month • black • history • mary • alward
In honor of the Black History Event, I would like to introduce you to some little recognized Black Inventors.
• black history month • black • history • mary • alward
Let's Find and Learn About the Planet Venus
Venus is visible in the early evening. Join me as we find and learn about this planet that rotates in a different direction from all the other planets in our solar system.
• observing the night sky • sun • sky still isn’t completely dark • time between sunset darkness • darkness and sunrise
Venus is visible in the early evening. Join me as we find and learn about this planet that rotates in a different direction from all the other planets in our solar system.
• observing the night sky • sun • sky still isn’t completely dark • time between sunset darkness • darkness and sunrise
Observing the Messier List
The classic Messier catalog of deep sky objects first started simply as a list of non-comet items.
• amateur astronomy • andromeda charles messier • astronomical league • astronomy history • deep sky observing
The classic Messier catalog of deep sky objects first started simply as a list of non-comet items.
• amateur astronomy • andromeda charles messier • astronomical league • astronomy history • deep sky observing