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Articles related to "Telescope"
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
Gliese 581c The newest planet found outside our solar system by the telescope at the European Southern Observatory is orbiting a red dwarf star named Gliese 581. gliese 581c • european southern observatory • red dwarf star • seti • planet
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
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
Stargazing for Beginners - February Planets, stars and constellations which will be visible in February, 2004. planets • stars • venus • mars • moon
Astronomy of a Different Color: New Wavelengths Open New Windows wavelengths • radio astronomy • ultraviolet astronomy • infrared astronomy • opttical wavelengths
Twinkle twinkle little star, no more. Earth's atmosphere perpetual movement blurs incoming starlight. It was because of this blurring the Hubble Space Telescope was launched, to peek from above the atmosphere, but new technology has succeeded in circumventing this problem adaptive optics • hubble • fugate • keck • subaru
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
You Can See Forever Summer nights communing with stars and planets while the cool evening winds blow around your feet. stars;planets;star watching;milky way;jupiter;satu
Christmas Gifts for Kids Who Love Astronomy Here I'll present great gift ideas that educate and inspire young astronomers! gift • christmas • santa • claus • present
Comet Holmes Suddenly Brightens An unexpected brightening has brought Comet 17P/Holmes into naked-eye visibility. Catch it while you can. comet holmes brightens • comet suddenly brightens • new comet seen in sky • comet appears in constellation perseus • comet holmes seen without telescope
Our 'Spooky' Solar System In this article, we will look at some of the spooky tales about objects and areas in our galaxy. ufo • mars • martian • alien • pluto
The Summer Triangle & Perseids The Perseid meteors are spoiled by a nearly full moon but the Summer Triangle never disappoints. Use it to find the Milky Way and the most beautiful double cluster. summer triangle • perseid • meteor shower • august 12 • milky way
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
Searching For Intelligent Life How you can help in the search for extraterristrial life in the universe. extraterrestrial • intelligent life • radio signals • radio waves • work units
Stargazing for Beginners - December Stargazing for Beginners - what can you view in the night sky in December. stargazing • astronomy • constellations • planets • deep space objects
Gamma Ray Bursts Decoded?: Recent Observations Help Unravel Deca bohdan paczynski • beppo-sax • gamma ray bursts • distance • measurement
Big Dog and Little Dog Go Sailing A Blue Bananas tale of fun and mishaps above and below the water, as Big Dog tries out his latest invention - a brand new sail boat. big dog and little dog go sailing • selina young • blue bananas • dog story • sailing story
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 Constellation Andromeda Andromeda, the Woman in Chains, is an unremarkable fall constellation except as a home to the easiest galaxy to see from Earth. andromeda constellation • stars of andromeda • andromeda galaxy • how to find andromeda galaxy • location of m31
Colliding Galaxies What happens when galaxies collide? The result is often galactic-sized fireworks and strange and beautiful new shapes. galaxies in collision • galactic mergers • what happens when galaxies collide • gravity pulls galaxies together • tidal interactions in space
Ten Top Tourist Treats in Houston Houston Astros, Rockets and Aeros, Six Flags Water World, Houston Heights and River Oaks Boulevard, bluebonnets, harbor sights and hubble telescope are city's big treats. houston astros • houston rockets • houston aeros • enron field • compaq center
Mars Close Approach Mars made its closest approach to Earth in over 60,000 years last week. Why does Mars capture the attention of scientists and other people so much? geology • geophysics • earth science • science • planetary science
Observing Columba and Caelum Columba and Caelum are two small Southern Hemisphere constellations with few deep-sky observing targets. constellation columba • columba the dove • stars of columba • globular cluster in columba • constellation caelum
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
Spaceship Set to Crash into Moon The ESA spacecraft Smart-1 will smash into the moon on September 2, and if you're lucky, you may even witness the impact. smart-1 • moon • lunar • crash • impact
The Pleiades, the Hyades, and the Double Cluster Explore some open clusters, the jewel boxes of the sky. pleiades • hyades • perseus • taurus • m45
Observing Virgo Virgo the Virgin is rich in galaxies and holds one of the brightest stars in the night sky. virgo • constellation • zodiac • virgin • maiden
Observing Canes Venatici An unremarkable constellation holds surprise delights, including bright galaxies and one of the best globular clusters in the sky. canes venatici • hunting dogs • cor caroli • m3 • m51
Observing the Constellation Cancer Cancer the Crab holds one of the best open clusters in the sky: the Beehive Cluster, M44. cancer • crab • open clusters • stargazing • mythology
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
Solar Faculae Faculae are bright regions on the Sun's photosphere affecting solar energy output. Changes in the number of faculae and sunspots may play a role in global climate change. sun • solar faculae • photosphere • chromosphere • sunspot
Astronomy: Astronomy: Comets, Planets and all that stuff An old article on astronomy websites • astronomy for kids
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
Stargazing For Beginners - January Tips on winter stargazing, including viewing the constellations Orion, Canis Major and Canis Minor, and the visible planets. astronomy • stargazing • planets • stars • constellations
Color, Part II: Color in Astronomy Description of some of the vital measurements color provides for astronomers astronomy • color • color redshift • color-magnitude diagram
SkinTheWonderwrap-13 Arthropods like insects have a remarkable wrapping around their bodies. Read about their exoskeleton…. arthropoda • insecta • bodywall • exoskeleton • cuticle
Kids Pirate Party Timeline In the last of this series, the detailed party schedule is covered. Your Pirate Birthday Party will be a total success with our secret twist. Arrrgh! pirate party • kids party • pirate birthday party • kids pirate birthday party • birthday party
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
Yellowstone Without Tourists Yellowstone National Park is magical anytime. Maybe the most in winter, when the animals outnumber the tourists. adventure travel • yellowstone national park • bison • buffalo • wolves
Planning a Golf Vacation What to consider when planning a golfing holiday with your family, partner or business colleagues, including where to say, when to book and how to choose the best courses golf travel • golf packages • choosing golf courses • stay and play • golf business travel
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
August Events: Eclipse and meteor showers Participate in the last solar eclipse of the millenium, with the best interactive sites online. eclipse • moon • sun • solar eclipse • perseids
Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center View the stars and planets during SkyTalks at Reno's only planetarium, plus enjoy 3-D documentary films and planetary views throughout the year. Enjoy special shows, too. fleischmann planetarium • science center • university of nevada • reno nevada • reno entertainment
Help with Homework Now that school's back in session, there'll probably be plenty of homework for the kids to do. You can help them do research on the Internet! Here are some Web sites that offer lots of information for those reports, etc. homework • kids • children • parents
July’s Mysterious Meteor Shower Where did the Southern Delta Aquarids meteor shower originate from? It may be a mystery, but seeing it is not. Find out when and where to look. southern • delta • aquarids • meteor • shower
Observing Ursa Minor The Little Bear has few observing targets yet it has been the most important constellation for ages and ages. Polaris, or the North Star, lies within the constellation. ursa minor • little dipper • little bear • polaris • north star |
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