Articles related to "Astronomy"
Astronomy of a Different Color: New Wavelengths Open New Windows
wavelengths • radio astronomy • ultraviolet astronomy • infrared astronomy • opttical wavelengths
wavelengths • radio astronomy • ultraviolet astronomy • infrared astronomy • opttical wavelengths
Astronomy: Astronomy: Comets, Planets and all that stuff
An old article on astronomy
websites • astronomy for kids
An old article on astronomy
websites • astronomy for kids
Mystery of the 1054 Supernova
Theories abound for the lack of European documentary evidence for the Supernova of 1054. But are any of them true?
supernova • supernovae • comet • 1006 supernova • 1054 supernova
Theories abound for the lack of European documentary evidence for the Supernova of 1054. But are any of them true?
supernova • supernovae • comet • 1006 supernova • 1054 supernova
Astronomy Tools for the Palm
An overview of Astronomy tools for the Palm OS in honor of the total solar eclipse on August 11, 1999.
palm • pilot • 3com • software • astronomy
An overview of Astronomy tools for the Palm OS in honor of the total solar eclipse on August 11, 1999.
palm • pilot • 3com • software • astronomy
Color, Part II: Color in Astronomy
Description of some of the vital measurements color provides for astronomers
astronomy • color • color redshift • color-magnitude diagram
Description of some of the vital measurements color provides for astronomers
astronomy • color • color redshift • color-magnitude diagram
Silicon and Astronomy II
A brief account of the impact of computers on theoretical cosmology
computers in astronomy • data processing
A brief account of the impact of computers on theoretical cosmology
computers in astronomy • data processing
Aboriginal Astronomy
Consulting the world's first astronomers for knowledge of science and law that has sustained the planet's longest enduring civilisation.
indigenous astronomy • indigenous astrology • indigneous meteorology • aboriginal astronomy • indigenous calendar
Consulting the world's first astronomers for knowledge of science and law that has sustained the planet's longest enduring civilisation.
indigenous astronomy • indigenous astrology • indigneous meteorology • aboriginal astronomy • indigenous calendar
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
Ptolemaic Geocentric Astronomy
Ptolemy's geocentric astronomical system used four geometric devices, the deferent, epicycle, eccentric, and equant, to explain the observed motions of the planets.
ptolemy • ptolemaic astronomy • hipparchus • equant • epicycle
Ptolemy's geocentric astronomical system used four geometric devices, the deferent, epicycle, eccentric, and equant, to explain the observed motions of the planets.
ptolemy • ptolemaic astronomy • hipparchus • equant • epicycle
Ptolemy, Astronomy, & Almagest
Ptolemy's geocentric astronomical system placed Earth at the center of the universe and he was considered the ultimate authority in astronomy for about 1400 years.
ptolemy • claudius ptolemaeus • ptolemaic astronomy • hipparchus • equant
Ptolemy's geocentric astronomical system placed Earth at the center of the universe and he was considered the ultimate authority in astronomy for about 1400 years.
ptolemy • claudius ptolemaeus • ptolemaic astronomy • hipparchus • equant
Radio Astronomy
Instead of optical telescopes, astronomers use antennas and computers to study the Universe at wavelengths invisible to the human eye. So, how does that work?
electromagnetic spectrum • national radio astronomy observatory • radio waves • visible light • radio telescopes
Instead of optical telescopes, astronomers use antennas and computers to study the Universe at wavelengths invisible to the human eye. So, how does that work?
electromagnetic spectrum • national radio astronomy observatory • radio waves • visible light • radio telescopes
Ptolemy Astronomer Geographer
Ptolemy was an ancient Greek scholar who originated the Ptolemaic system in astronomy and made important contributions to geography and optics.
ptolemy • claudius ptolemaeus • ptolemaic astronomy • ptolemy's geography • latitude longitude
Ptolemy was an ancient Greek scholar who originated the Ptolemaic system in astronomy and made important contributions to geography and optics.
ptolemy • claudius ptolemaeus • ptolemaic astronomy • ptolemy's geography • latitude longitude
Where No Man Has Gone Before
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.
new planets • xena • ceres • ub313 • charon
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.
new planets • xena • ceres • ub313 • charon
An Eclipse Festival!!
Stumped about what to do or where to go this Summer? Travel to the UK and visit a unique Eclipse Festival being held there. There really will be something for all!
eclipse • festival • uk • astronomy • druid
Stumped about what to do or where to go this Summer? Travel to the UK and visit a unique Eclipse Festival being held there. There really will be something for all!
eclipse • festival • uk • astronomy • druid
Avicenna
Read about one of the most influential physicians of all time.
avicenna • persia • canon of medicine • physician • astronomy
Read about one of the most influential physicians of all time.
avicenna • persia • canon of medicine • physician • astronomy
Black Holes --- Our Silent Friends
black holes are defined; and some formation scenarios are discussed
black holes • astronomy • supernova
black holes are defined; and some formation scenarios are discussed
black holes • astronomy • supernova
Longitude, the Greatest Scientific Problem of the 18th Century
A description of the development of the first portable clock, invented by John Harrison to determine longitude at sea
determination of longitude • astronomy • development • h-1 • h-2
A description of the development of the first portable clock, invented by John Harrison to determine longitude at sea
determination of longitude • astronomy • development • h-1 • h-2
Nuclear Density, Stellar Mass: Neutron Stars and Pulsars Continu
astronomy • supernovae • binary pulsars
astronomy • supernovae • binary pulsars
Omar Al-Khayyam
Aside from Rubaiyat, Omar Al-Khayyam was a brilliant mind who made many contributions to several disciplines.
omar al-khayyam • rubaiyat • astronomy • science • math
Aside from Rubaiyat, Omar Al-Khayyam was a brilliant mind who made many contributions to several disciplines.
omar al-khayyam • rubaiyat • astronomy • science • math
Solar Eclipse and Space Sites
Learn about the solar eclipse. There's also a link to the Global Schoolhouse Space Science website. Lots of interesting sites of our solar system.
space • astronomy • solar eclipse • planets • mars
Learn about the solar eclipse. There's also a link to the Global Schoolhouse Space Science website. Lots of interesting sites of our solar system.
space • astronomy • solar eclipse • planets • mars
Solar System Landmarks Part 1
5 Landmarks of the solar system described.
solar system • astronomy • wonders
5 Landmarks of the solar system described.
solar system • astronomy • wonders
Supernovae, the Most Energetic Objects in the Universe
Discussion of the two principal types of supernovae
supernova • astronomy • type i • core collapse • massive star
Discussion of the two principal types of supernovae
supernova • astronomy • type i • core collapse • massive star
The Coriolis Force, explained and debunked
The motivation of the Coriolis force, and its application to weather; also, the misconception about its effect on water in the bathtub is debunked.
coriolis force • centrifugal force • hurricanes • weather • astronomy
The motivation of the Coriolis force, and its application to weather; also, the misconception about its effect on water in the bathtub is debunked.
coriolis force • centrifugal force • hurricanes • weather • astronomy
This Little Light of Mine - How Can I Make it Shine?
A very brief description of what causes light to be emitted.
light • electron • ion • photon • quantum
A very brief description of what causes light to be emitted.
light • electron • ion • photon • quantum
Caroline Herschel Biography
Herschel discovered 3 new nebulae, 8 new comets, and wrote 2 astronomical catalogues.
caroline herschel bio • william herschel's sister discovered comet • first woman to discover a comet • caroline herschel planet uranus • caroline herschel crater
Herschel discovered 3 new nebulae, 8 new comets, and wrote 2 astronomical catalogues.
caroline herschel bio • william herschel's sister discovered comet • first woman to discover a comet • caroline herschel planet uranus • caroline herschel crater
Shakespeare Sonnet 14
In sonnet 14 the speaker says he does not have the power to predict the future by gazing at the stars in the sky, but the eyes of the young man tell all he needs to know.
shakespeare sonnet 14 • ‘not from the stars do i my judgment pluck’ • to predict the future • understanding of astronomy • from the heavenly stars
In sonnet 14 the speaker says he does not have the power to predict the future by gazing at the stars in the sky, but the eyes of the young man tell all he needs to know.
shakespeare sonnet 14 • ‘not from the stars do i my judgment pluck’ • to predict the future • understanding of astronomy • from the heavenly stars
The Night Sky for April 2007
April brings a meteor shower, Venus shining near the beautiful Pleiades cluster, and the moon occulting a planet and a bright star.
stargazing • march 2007 • venus • moon • saturn
April brings a meteor shower, Venus shining near the beautiful Pleiades cluster, and the moon occulting a planet and a bright star.
stargazing • march 2007 • venus • moon • saturn
The Night Sky for April 2008
Celebrate National Dark Sky Week and Astronomy Day. April also brings the Lyrid meteor shower, Saturn's rings at its widest for the year, and the reappearance of Mercury.
national dark sky week • earth hour • astronomy day • earth day • lyrid meteor shower
Celebrate National Dark Sky Week and Astronomy Day. April also brings the Lyrid meteor shower, Saturn's rings at its widest for the year, and the reappearance of Mercury.
national dark sky week • earth hour • astronomy day • earth day • lyrid meteor shower
Tools to Learn Constellations
Beginning stargazers often want to learn the astronomical constellations. Advanced stargazers want to teach their kids or others some astronomy. These tools can help.
learn constellations • astronomy constellations • green laser pointer • sky scout • celestron
Beginning stargazers often want to learn the astronomical constellations. Advanced stargazers want to teach their kids or others some astronomy. These tools can help.
learn constellations • astronomy constellations • green laser pointer • sky scout • celestron
Edwin Hubble, Scientist
Brief bio and discoveries of Edwin Hubble, who discovered more galaxies and that the universe expands; also known for Hubble's Law.
edwin hubble • edwin hubble scientist • edwin hubble brief bio • edwin hubble galaxies • hubble's law
Brief bio and discoveries of Edwin Hubble, who discovered more galaxies and that the universe expands; also known for Hubble's Law.
edwin hubble • edwin hubble scientist • edwin hubble brief bio • edwin hubble galaxies • hubble's law
Ptolemy and Geography
Ptolemy's geography contained many errors, but it also pioneered many concepts that we still use today.
ptolemy • claudius ptolemaeus • ptolemy's geography • latitude longitude • ancient greek
Ptolemy's geography contained many errors, but it also pioneered many concepts that we still use today.
ptolemy • claudius ptolemaeus • ptolemy's geography • latitude longitude • ancient greek
A Millennium of Science
Links to the best in sites about science in the past millennium.
millenium • science • kids • teens • study
Links to the best in sites about science in the past millennium.
millenium • science • kids • teens • study
Science News: Real Audio Style
Have fun learning about whats new in the world of science by visiting sites that use Real Audio.
science • news • kids • teens • school
Have fun learning about whats new in the world of science by visiting sites that use Real Audio.
science • news • kids • teens • school
Summer Science Sites
Fun sites to get you started with summer, science fun.
science • kids • bears • camping • games
Fun sites to get you started with summer, science fun.
science • kids • bears • camping • games
Galileo Gallilei - The Paramount Astronomer of the 17th Century
the principle accomplishments of Galileo, and some of his trevails with the church
galileo galilei • astronomers • galileo galilei • astronomers • galileo galilei
the principle accomplishments of Galileo, and some of his trevails with the church
galileo galilei • astronomers • galileo galilei • astronomers • galileo galilei
Good Telescopes for Kids
When purchasing a beginning telescope, there are definitely some better choices than others. Here are some great options for kids and families.
best telescopes for children • choices for a starter scope • christmas ideas for astronomy viewing • first telescope gift • bushnell 3 inch reflector
When purchasing a beginning telescope, there are definitely some better choices than others. Here are some great options for kids and families.
best telescopes for children • choices for a starter scope • christmas ideas for astronomy viewing • first telescope gift • bushnell 3 inch reflector
Ask an Expert
The best sites on the web, for getting answers to those questions about life's little mysteries.
questions • answers • ask • expert • scientist
The best sites on the web, for getting answers to those questions about life's little mysteries.
questions • answers • ask • expert • scientist
Using Netflix for Homeschooling
Did you know that Netflix offers a land of plenty when it comes to renting educational DVDs? You can find help on history, math, science, grammar, and much more!
netflix • homeschooling • educational dvds • homeschool curriculum • standard deviants series
Did you know that Netflix offers a land of plenty when it comes to renting educational DVDs? You can find help on history, math, science, grammar, and much more!
netflix • homeschooling • educational dvds • homeschool curriculum • standard deviants series
Introduction to John Dee
The legacy of Dee and Kelley, Enochian Magick and Enochian script continues to fascinate many to this day.
john dee • edward kelley • enochian • queen elizabeth • elizabethan
The legacy of Dee and Kelley, Enochian Magick and Enochian script continues to fascinate many to this day.
john dee • edward kelley • enochian • queen elizabeth • elizabethan
Mercury Facts
Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, is a little speedster that is both scorching hot AND freezing cold.
mercury facts • closest planet to the sun • mariner 10 and mercury • caloris basin • temperature on mercury
Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, is a little speedster that is both scorching hot AND freezing cold.
mercury facts • closest planet to the sun • mariner 10 and mercury • caloris basin • temperature on mercury
Sun Facts
The Sun, our nearest star and the center of our solar system, is a giant burning collection of gases. Brush up on your solar facts.
sun facts • mass of sun • diameter of sun • temperature of sun • degrees kelvins
The Sun, our nearest star and the center of our solar system, is a giant burning collection of gases. Brush up on your solar facts.
sun facts • mass of sun • diameter of sun • temperature of sun • degrees kelvins
Venus Facts
What do you know about the second planet from the sun? Could studying Venus hold insight into Earth's future?
venus facts • greenhouse effect on venus • venus and global warming • earth's twin • carbon dioxide atmosphere on venus
What do you know about the second planet from the sun? Could studying Venus hold insight into Earth's future?
venus facts • greenhouse effect on venus • venus and global warming • earth's twin • carbon dioxide atmosphere on venus
Einstein's General Relativity
Einstein's general theory of relativity expanded on the special theory, explained gravity, and predicted phenomena such as black holes and the expanding universe.
einstein • general relativity • theory of relativity • gravity • principle of equivalence
Einstein's general theory of relativity expanded on the special theory, explained gravity, and predicted phenomena such as black holes and the expanding universe.
einstein • general relativity • theory of relativity • gravity • principle of equivalence
Scribe School
This article describes the education process boys had to go through to become scribes, and what that involved.
ancient • egypt • hieroglyph • scribe • boys
This article describes the education process boys had to go through to become scribes, and what that involved.
ancient • egypt • hieroglyph • scribe • boys
Sir Isaac Newton
In 1708, Sir Issac Newton was the first scientist to be knighted. His contributions were revolutionary to the world of science and math
science • math • sir issac newton • 18th century • 17th century
In 1708, Sir Issac Newton was the first scientist to be knighted. His contributions were revolutionary to the world of science and math
science • math • sir issac newton • 18th century • 17th century
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