Articles related to "Nebula"
The Crab Nebula Supernova 1054 AD
On July 4, 1054 the supernova that formed the Crab Nebula occurred in the constellation Taurus. It was bright enough to be visible in the daytime for nearly a month.
crab nebula supernova • july 4 1054 • supernova • stellar explosion • chinese
On July 4, 1054 the supernova that formed the Crab Nebula occurred in the constellation Taurus. It was bright enough to be visible in the daytime for nearly a month.
crab nebula supernova • july 4 1054 • supernova • stellar explosion • chinese
Great Andromeda Nebula
The "Great Andromeda Nebula", which is no nebula at all but a galaxy like our own Milky Way, drifts across November nights. It is the most distant object we can see with the naked eye; more than two million lights away.
great andromeda nebula • gregg m pasterick • amateur astronomy • m31 galaxy • 2
The "Great Andromeda Nebula", which is no nebula at all but a galaxy like our own Milky Way, drifts across November nights. It is the most distant object we can see with the naked eye; more than two million lights away.
great andromeda nebula • gregg m pasterick • amateur astronomy • m31 galaxy • 2
Observing Monoceros
Like the fabled unicorns, Monoceros is hard to spot, notable only for its deep-sky objects and not for its stars.
monoceros constellation • unicorn in the sky • christmas tree cluster • rosette nebula's constellation • finding monoceros
Like the fabled unicorns, Monoceros is hard to spot, notable only for its deep-sky objects and not for its stars.
monoceros constellation • unicorn in the sky • christmas tree cluster • rosette nebula's constellation • finding monoceros
Observing Orion
The Hunter shines brightly in winter skies. Learn its stars and nebulae.
astronomy • space • stargazing • binoculars • telescope
The Hunter shines brightly in winter skies. Learn its stars and nebulae.
astronomy • space • stargazing • binoculars • telescope
Stars in a Winter Wonderland
A northern-hemisphere star hop in the winter.
astronomy;amateur astronomy;stars;planets;nebulae;
A northern-hemisphere star hop in the winter.
astronomy;amateur astronomy;stars;planets;nebulae;
Crab Nebula Supernova Observations
The supernova that formed the Crab Nebula in 1054 was observed by the ancient Chinese, but there are no known western observations.
crab nebula supernova • july 4 1054 • chinese • anasazi • chaco canyon
The supernova that formed the Crab Nebula in 1054 was observed by the ancient Chinese, but there are no known western observations.
crab nebula supernova • july 4 1054 • chinese • anasazi • chaco canyon
Edwin Hubble - Astronomer with a Bang
Edwin Hubble began the field of cosmology when he proved that the universe is made up of many galaxies. He went on to become famous.
hubble telescope • hubble law • big bang • astronomer • cosmology
Edwin Hubble began the field of cosmology when he proved that the universe is made up of many galaxies. He went on to become famous.
hubble telescope • hubble law • big bang • astronomer • cosmology
Hugo Nebula & World Fantasy Awards
Awards provide a measure of quality within speculative fiction, and enable readers to filter out inferior fiction, as popularity is an inadequate measure of quality.
sfwa • hugo • nebula • world fantasy awards • science fiction & fantasy writers of america
Awards provide a measure of quality within speculative fiction, and enable readers to filter out inferior fiction, as popularity is an inadequate measure of quality.
sfwa • hugo • nebula • world fantasy awards • science fiction & fantasy writers of america
Nebula Awards Showcase 2005
The 2004 winners and runners-up from the annual Nebula Awards presented by the Science Fiction Writers of America, edited this year by Jack Dann
2005 nebula awards • jack dann • neil gaiman • coraline • elizabeth moon
The 2004 winners and runners-up from the annual Nebula Awards presented by the Science Fiction Writers of America, edited this year by Jack Dann
2005 nebula awards • jack dann • neil gaiman • coraline • elizabeth moon
Nebula Awards Showcase 2007
The SFWA's choices include an extract from Camouflage by Joe Haldeman, stories by Nancy Kress, Robert J. Sawyer, two by Kelly Link, and a 'lost' Harlan Ellison novella.
nebula awards 2007 • mike resnick • sfwa • science fiction writers of america • camouflage
The SFWA's choices include an extract from Camouflage by Joe Haldeman, stories by Nancy Kress, Robert J. Sawyer, two by Kelly Link, and a 'lost' Harlan Ellison novella.
nebula awards 2007 • mike resnick • sfwa • science fiction writers of america • camouflage
Nebula Shortlist 2006
Here's the list of nominees for 2006 Nebula awards for novel, novella, novelette, short, script, and the Andre Norton Award for YA.
nebula • awards • andre norton • short list • science fiction
Here's the list of nominees for 2006 Nebula awards for novel, novella, novelette, short, script, and the Andre Norton Award for YA.
nebula • awards • andre norton • short list • science fiction
Fantasy Annual 5
This Year's Best Fantasy of 1981 is the last such to be edited by the late Terry Carr, but with several award winning stories, ends the series on a high.
terry carr • michael bishop • parke godwin • james tiptree • nebula award
This Year's Best Fantasy of 1981 is the last such to be edited by the late Terry Carr, but with several award winning stories, ends the series on a high.
terry carr • michael bishop • parke godwin • james tiptree • nebula award
Observing Lyra the Lyre
Lyra is a great target for observers with double stars, a globular cluster, and a planetary nebula.
lyra • lyre • constellation • double stars • vega
Lyra is a great target for observers with double stars, a globular cluster, and a planetary nebula.
lyra • lyre • constellation • double stars • vega
The Essential SF Library
An index to the complete list of Hugo & Nubula Award winning novels and collections of award winning short fiction from 1946 to the present day, by author and title.
hugo • nebula • international fantasy aaward • best • award
An index to the complete list of Hugo & Nubula Award winning novels and collections of award winning short fiction from 1946 to the present day, by author and title.
hugo • nebula • international fantasy aaward • best • award
Years Best Science Fiction #14
Best ever Year's Best SF anthology.
terry carr • hugo • nebula awards • john varley • connie willis
Best ever Year's Best SF anthology.
terry carr • hugo • nebula awards • john varley • connie willis
Observing Carina the Keel
The constellation of Carina the Keel can be seen year-round in the Southern Hemisphere and is filled with Milky Way delights.
eta carinae • constellation of the ship • carina the keel • southern hemisphere famous stargazing object • viewing keyhole nebula
The constellation of Carina the Keel can be seen year-round in the Southern Hemisphere and is filled with Milky Way delights.
eta carinae • constellation of the ship • carina the keel • southern hemisphere famous stargazing object • viewing keyhole nebula
Stargazing For Beginners - June
Description of planets, constellations, stars and deep space objects visible in the night sky in June.
venus • transit • saturn • mars • jupiter
Description of planets, constellations, stars and deep space objects visible in the night sky in June.
venus • transit • saturn • mars • jupiter
Let's Find Orion, a Winter Constellation
Let's locate and explore Orion, an easy to find constellation in the winter sky.
orion • winter constellation • constellation • mythology • the hunter
Let's locate and explore Orion, an easy to find constellation in the winter sky.
orion • winter constellation • constellation • mythology • the hunter
Best Sky Objects for Binoculars
What are the top sights for binoculars? You can view everything from the moon to distant galaxies. Here are a list of the best binocular targets.
best binoculars objects • observing the moon with binoculars • observing planets with binoculars • observing double stars with binoculars • observing clusters with binoculars
What are the top sights for binoculars? You can view everything from the moon to distant galaxies. Here are a list of the best binocular targets.
best binoculars objects • observing the moon with binoculars • observing planets with binoculars • observing double stars with binoculars • observing clusters with binoculars
Folklore, Meteors and Planets
The end of autumn/beginning of winter edition of the night sky is always a bestseller. I mean, what night sky could offer us more in the way of folklore than this, the night sky of December?
folklore • meteors and planets • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars
The end of autumn/beginning of winter edition of the night sky is always a bestseller. I mean, what night sky could offer us more in the way of folklore than this, the night sky of December?
folklore • meteors and planets • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars
Anasazi Supernova Observations
A petroglyph in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico may be an Anasazi record of the supernova that formed the Crab Nebula.
crab nebula supernova • july 4 1054 • anasazi • chaco canyon petroglyph • ancient chinese
A petroglyph in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico may be an Anasazi record of the supernova that formed the Crab Nebula.
crab nebula supernova • july 4 1054 • anasazi • chaco canyon petroglyph • ancient chinese
Observing Cepheus the King
The constellation of Cepheus the King is north circumpolar and never sets for observers in the Northern Hemisphere.
observing targets in cepheus the king • locating the constellation cepheus • the milky way and cepheus • stars in cepheus the king • the mythology of cepheus
The constellation of Cepheus the King is north circumpolar and never sets for observers in the Northern Hemisphere.
observing targets in cepheus the king • locating the constellation cepheus • the milky way and cepheus • stars in cepheus the king • the mythology of cepheus
Observing the Stars of Perseus
The constellation Perseus has much to offer in the winter sky, lying on the Milky Way.
observing the constellation perseus • the soldier with sword in the sky • brightest stars in perseus • finding the double cluster • the little dumbbell nebula in perseus
The constellation Perseus has much to offer in the winter sky, lying on the Milky Way.
observing the constellation perseus • the soldier with sword in the sky • brightest stars in perseus • finding the double cluster • the little dumbbell nebula in perseus
Observe the Messier List with a Small Telescope
The classic Messier catalog of deep sky objects first started simply as a list of non-comet items.
messier marathon • charles messier • messier objects • star list • orion telescope
The classic Messier catalog of deep sky objects first started simply as a list of non-comet items.
messier marathon • charles messier • messier objects • star list • orion telescope
Save Hubble Space Telescope
The legendary Hubble Space Telescope narrowly escaped deliberate destruction. It's future is not clear though, and most probably will never be displayed in the Smithsonian
hubble • deep field • galaxy • planet • nebula
The legendary Hubble Space Telescope narrowly escaped deliberate destruction. It's future is not clear though, and most probably will never be displayed in the Smithsonian
hubble • deep field • galaxy • planet • nebula
Stargazing For Beginners - July
A look at what is visible for viewing in the July night sky.
july • stargazing • jupiter • venus • saturn
A look at what is visible for viewing in the July night sky.
july • stargazing • jupiter • venus • saturn
What is a Galaxy, Anyway?
Everything you ever wanted--and needed--to know about galaxies. Including the galaxy we call home: the Milky Way!
milky • way • galaxy • galaxies • space
Everything you ever wanted--and needed--to know about galaxies. Including the galaxy we call home: the Milky Way!
milky • way • galaxy • galaxies • space
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
Observing Corvus
Corvus the Crow is a small constellation hiding a fabulous galaxy collision and a planetary nebula at its center.
corvus • the crow • constellation • telescope • stars
Corvus the Crow is a small constellation hiding a fabulous galaxy collision and a planetary nebula at its center.
corvus • the crow • constellation • telescope • stars
1 Hanukah How Many Lights
A brief essay regarding the number of lights lit during Hanukah according to Shammash and Hillel containing links to discussion regarding the lighting of menorah, traditions of Hanukah, food, history, symbolism of light and blessings
hanukah • hannukah • chanukah • channukah • candles
A brief essay regarding the number of lights lit during Hanukah according to Shammash and Hillel containing links to discussion regarding the lighting of menorah, traditions of Hanukah, food, history, symbolism of light and blessings
hanukah • hannukah • chanukah • channukah • candles
Observing Antlia and Pyxis
Antlia the Air Pump and Pyxis the Compass are Southern Hemisphere constellations that are home to dim, deep-sky objects.
constellation antlia • celestial air pump • pyxis the compass • compass in the sky • part of argo ship
Antlia the Air Pump and Pyxis the Compass are Southern Hemisphere constellations that are home to dim, deep-sky objects.
constellation antlia • celestial air pump • pyxis the compass • compass in the sky • part of argo ship
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
Stargazing For Beginners - May
Planets, comets, constellations and stars to look for in the night sky in May.
stargazing • planets • comets • stars • constellations
Planets, comets, constellations and stars to look for in the night sky in May.
stargazing • planets • comets • stars • constellations
The Constellation Canis Major
The constellation of the Big Dog is where you'll find the brightest star in the sky, Sirius. The Dog Star is just one of the many luminous stars in Canis Major.
brightest star in the sky • sirius the dog star • stars of canis major • observing targets in the big dog • constellation home to adhara
The constellation of the Big Dog is where you'll find the brightest star in the sky, Sirius. The Dog Star is just one of the many luminous stars in Canis Major.
brightest star in the sky • sirius the dog star • stars of canis major • observing targets in the big dog • constellation home to adhara
Galaxy Quest (Movie Review)
There’s nothing quite like a good spoof, and nothing quite as enticing a target as Star Trek and its fans. David Howard and Ron Gordon have penned a story that’s sure to tickle your funny bone, filled with plenty of inside jokes for fans as well as fun stuff for those not “in-the-know.” Come on in and join us for our take on Tim Allen and company. Just be sure to leave your red shirt at home.
galaxy quest • galaxy quest movie review • science fiction movie reviews • star trek spoofs • star trek parodies
There’s nothing quite like a good spoof, and nothing quite as enticing a target as Star Trek and its fans. David Howard and Ron Gordon have penned a story that’s sure to tickle your funny bone, filled with plenty of inside jokes for fans as well as fun stuff for those not “in-the-know.” Come on in and join us for our take on Tim Allen and company. Just be sure to leave your red shirt at home.
galaxy quest • galaxy quest movie review • science fiction movie reviews • star trek spoofs • star trek parodies
Observing Ursa Major
The Constellation known as the Big Bear holds double stars, galaxies, and a planetary nebula. You can also use it as a guide to star hop across the sky.
ursa major • big bear • constellation • big dipper • the plough
The Constellation known as the Big Bear holds double stars, galaxies, and a planetary nebula. You can also use it as a guide to star hop across the sky.
ursa major • big bear • constellation • big dipper • the plough
Earthlight and Other Stories
The definitive collection of Clarke's work including 'The Sentinel' -the basis for 2001: A Space Odyssey, 'The Nine Billion Names of God, and the Hugo-winning 'The Star.'
collected fiction • arthur c. clarke • earthlight • stories • deep impact
The definitive collection of Clarke's work including 'The Sentinel' -the basis for 2001: A Space Odyssey, 'The Nine Billion Names of God, and the Hugo-winning 'The Star.'
collected fiction • arthur c. clarke • earthlight • stories • deep impact
Ender's Game: Book to Movie
Ender's Game by OSC is slated to be made into a movie in the next year. How well will the suspenseful, psychologically intriguing book translate to the silver screen?
orson scott card • ender’s game • ender valentine peter wiggin bean • ender’s shadow • hugo nebula award
Ender's Game by OSC is slated to be made into a movie in the next year. How well will the suspenseful, psychologically intriguing book translate to the silver screen?
orson scott card • ender’s game • ender valentine peter wiggin bean • ender’s shadow • hugo nebula award
Observing the Constellation Draco
Draco the Dragon is visible every clear night in the Northern Hemisphere as it coils around the North Star.
draco the dragon • the constellation between ursa major and ursa mino • stars between the big and little dipper • thuban as the pole star • brightest stars in draco
Draco the Dragon is visible every clear night in the Northern Hemisphere as it coils around the North Star.
draco the dragon • the constellation between ursa major and ursa mino • stars between the big and little dipper • thuban as the pole star • brightest stars in draco
Choice Cuts: November 2004
MUSIC REVIEWS! Featuring Crystal Brandt, Jake Brennan & The Confidence Men, Peter Case, Entrance, Fingathing, William Lazarus, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, xrayok, and "My Favorite Song Writers."
music • new music • indie music • music review • cd review
MUSIC REVIEWS! Featuring Crystal Brandt, Jake Brennan & The Confidence Men, Peter Case, Entrance, Fingathing, William Lazarus, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, xrayok, and "My Favorite Song Writers."
music • new music • indie music • music review • cd review
Sky Surveys (Hubble Isn't the Only Show in Town)
I highlight a couple of sky surveys that also offer nice images.
sdss • 2mass • m17 • sagittarius
I highlight a couple of sky surveys that also offer nice images.
sdss • 2mass • m17 • sagittarius
Stargazing for Beginners
Stargazing for Beginners: A beginners guide to finding stars, constellations and deep space objects in the night sky.
stars • constellations • planets • moon • deep space objects
Stargazing for Beginners: A beginners guide to finding stars, constellations and deep space objects in the night sky.
stars • constellations • planets • moon • deep space objects
The Dark Side I
In the first part, we present the evolution of cosmology leading to the postulation of dark matter, the Universe Age Crisis, and the lines of research pursued to solve it.
dark matter • dark energy • einstein • hubble • machos
In the first part, we present the evolution of cosmology leading to the postulation of dark matter, the Universe Age Crisis, and the lines of research pursued to solve it.
dark matter • dark energy • einstein • hubble • machos
Meade LX90 Telescopes with LNT
Meade's LX90 telescopes use GPS and level north technology for moderately priced, easy to use, goto telescopes.
goto telescopes • lx90 telescope • meade telescopes • meade lx90 • meade lx90 lnt
Meade's LX90 telescopes use GPS and level north technology for moderately priced, easy to use, goto telescopes.
goto telescopes • lx90 telescope • meade telescopes • meade lx90 • meade lx90 lnt
The Hubbub About Hubble
What's the buzz about Hubble, our deep-space telescope? Learn everything from its major parts to its most valuable discoveries.
hubble • telescope • deep • space • nasa
What's the buzz about Hubble, our deep-space telescope? Learn everything from its major parts to its most valuable discoveries.
hubble • telescope • deep • space • nasa
The Year's Best SF #15
The late Terry Carr's selection of the best SF stories of 1985
terry carr • robert silverberg • lucius shepherd • james tiptree • david zindell
The late Terry Carr's selection of the best SF stories of 1985
terry carr • robert silverberg • lucius shepherd • james tiptree • david zindell
'It's All Greek to Me': Reading Charts
Deciphering the symbols and numbers on sky charts.
charts • ngc • messier
Deciphering the symbols and numbers on sky charts.
charts • ngc • messier
7 Hanukah The Treasure in Your Cellar
Insights conceringing the betrayal of Joseph by his brothers as he is sold into slavery. Does the disposition of their brother bring them the results they wanted? How destructive are envy and greed and are they only destructive to the victim? Consdier the treasure in your own cellar and how often you've wished to have the neighbor's instead.
hannukah • hanukah • channukah • chanukah • vayeishev
Insights conceringing the betrayal of Joseph by his brothers as he is sold into slavery. Does the disposition of their brother bring them the results they wanted? How destructive are envy and greed and are they only destructive to the victim? Consdier the treasure in your own cellar and how often you've wished to have the neighbor's instead.
hannukah • hanukah • channukah • chanukah • vayeishev
Stargazing for Beginners - December
Stargazing for Beginners - what can you view in the night sky in December.
stargazing • astronomy • constellations • planets • deep space objects
Stargazing for Beginners - what can you view in the night sky in December.
stargazing • astronomy • constellations • planets • deep space objects
The Fate of the Earth
What will happen to Earth in the future? Where will our solar system end up and what will the sky look like for any observers still around?
fate • future • earth • solar system • sun
What will happen to Earth in the future? Where will our solar system end up and what will the sky look like for any observers still around?
fate • future • earth • solar system • sun
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