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America is Twisted -
 - John Sammon (3,475)     
John Sammon
Did you see where NASA (stands for, no a-hole bigger than a scientist a-hole), the spaced-out agency that wastes your tax dollars, crashed a rocket into the moon? It reminds me of an old racist slogan about Latino immigrants.
If they (immigrants) can't eat it or steal it, they paint it... ( added 19 days ago.) |
Scientists May Learn Something New -
- Joel Hendon (16,285)  
Joel Hendon   
Most accuse me of constantly denigrating scientists. Not true. I only denigrate the ones who already know it all and will not listen to anyone who disagrees with them. Even from among their own colleagues. They have a habit of, whenever something new is discovered, immediately forming their... ( added 1 year 38 days ago.) |
Bye, Bye Pluto - We Hardly Knew Ye at All -
Mike Bryant (32)  
Mike Bryant
Here’s a quick trivia question for ya: How many planets are
in our Solar System? A couple weeks ago
the correct answer would have been nine.
Now, it’s eight. Or 11, if you
count Dwarf Planets. What? And you thought this was an article about
only computer stuff. Usually it is, but
I... ( added 3 years 73 days ago.) |
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Stranger than Fiction... -
- Ray Wilkinson (546)  
Ray Wilkinson
Attention turned to the skies this week as a defunct Russian military satellite collided with US corporate communications satellite. As people asked how this could happen in a place as empty as space is supposed to be, a computer generated image was released by the European Space Agency (ESA)... ( added 264 days 1 hour ago.) |
UFO Research: A Most Entertaining Quest -
- Jennifer Cuddy (989) 
Jennifer Cuddy
If you reside in one of the southwestern states of America long enough, chances are high that inevitably the topic of unidentified flying objects will emerge in casual or not so casual conversation. However I remain skeptical, I am open to entertaining the idea that the numerous sightings... ( added 1 year 21 days ago.) |
How Newton’s Telescope Changed the World -
Will Kalif (10,985) 
Will Kalif
Sir Isaac Newton didn't use his telescope to find any new things in the universe but he did use it to radically transform how we view the world we live in and the universe as a whole. He is often considered as the greatest Astronomer and Mathematician to ever live. There is a lot of validity to... ( added 1 year 55 days ago.) |
Will The Phoenix Lander Make A Mockery Of Evolution? -
- Josh Greenberger (913)
June 24, 2008 - The Phoenix lander's May 31st, 2008, transmission of photos of ice on Mars is being hailed as a possible breakthrough in our search for life on other planets. The hope is to test the ice for evidence of organic compounds that are the chemical building blocks of life. This kind of... ( added 1 year 137 days ago.) |
How to Make a Telescope: Tips and guidelines for beginners -
- Will Kalif (10,985)
Will Kalif
This article won't give you the complete steps to making your own telescope but it will help you help you figure out what kind of telescope making would be right for you and give you some tips on how to make one.
Making a telescope is an extraordinarily rewarding experience because it crosses... ( added 1 year 155 days ago.) |
Should you buy a Reflector or a Refractor Telescope? -
- Will Kalif (10,985)
Will Kalif
This article takes a look at the two main types of telescopes and explains the benefits of each. It will help you purchase a telescope that is right for your needs, budget, and wants.
There are a lot of factors to consider before you buy a telescope. And these factors range from price, to... ( added 1 year 290 days ago.) |
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star -
- David Tanguay (9,577)  
David Tanguay
When I was a child, the heavens (the stars in the sky) would fascinate me so much. I could stare up at them for hours and be at awe with the knowledge of knowing that every one of those stars is an entity in itself. A science teacher told us (as a class) that our sun is only an average size... ( added 1 year 302 days ago.) |
How Galileo’s Telescope Created the Modern Science of Astronomy -
- Will Kalif (10,985)
Will Kalif
Before Galileo turned his telescope toward the night sky the act of astronomy was pretty much an astrological pursuit where objects and motions of object in the sky were explained using ancient and archaic understandings of the universe and how it works.
But he didn't just observe and note new... ( added 1 year 318 days ago.) |
Christmas Eve Red Glow Won’t Be Coming From Rudolph -
Abigail Richards (10,363) 
Abigail Richards
With a full moon out Christmas Eve, light will be abundant in the sky especially with the red glow of Mars shining bright.
The Associated Press is reporting that Mars will shine brighter because it will be directly opposite the sun, reflecting the most light, and fairly close to Earth, only... ( added 1 year 321 days ago.) |
The Hubble Telescope Pictures Space Through Time -
James Smith (698)
It has been seventeen years since the launch of the Hubble Telescope. The cost to the United States and the European Union was originally projected at about 500 million dollars. The program's costs are now estimated to be over 5 billion dollars. The Hubble's costs were criticized prior to its... ( added 1 year 356 days ago.) |
August Moon Eclipse - It's the second one this year -
Gary Nugent (44)
The Moon's orbit is inclined at 5 degrees to the plane of the Earth's orbit around the Sun. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon such that the three bodies are in line and the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow. Lunar eclipses can only occur when the moon is... ( added 2 years 74 days ago.) |
The Death of a Star -
- David Tanguay (9,577)
David Tanguay
"Brightest Supernova Ever" Reveals New Kind of Star Death
"To laymen not familiar with the term “ light year " This is how scientist measure distance in space." one light year (1) is the distance light travels in a (1) year. Which is 5.8 trillion miles. So when they use the expression one or... ( added 2 years 184 days ago.) |
Free Thought Pod Cast: An Infinite Set of Twins -
- Graviton Ring (4)  
Graviton Ring
I hate to say I told you so. OK that was obviously a lie. But could my evil twin have actually told the lie, rather than my innocent self. Probably not, however my actual twin, actually an infinite set of twins, could exist, according to a new way of understanding space-time. Father Einstein left... ( added 2 years 348 days ago.) |
Sputnik and Beyond! a Brief History of the Artificial Satellite. -
Jon Perry (60)
Satellites
A Satellite is any object that orbits another object. The
Moon is a natural satellite to the Earth, the Earth is a natural satellite to
the Sun. Artificial satellites are satellites made by men and sent into space
to orbit the Earth, moon, Mars, or any other celestial... ( added 3 years 41 days ago.) |
Astrology Debunked -
The Iconoclast (528)
“ So, what’s your sign? ”
More than just a corny pickup line, astrology in various forms, has been with
mankind for a very long time. People from various countries and cultures, have
often looked up to the stars for guidance. Million of people read their... ( added 3 years 364 days ago.) |
Is Exploration of Space , a Waste of Time? -
- Aaratrika (905)
Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring, investigating and researching something with so few benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth, or in our own country.. These are the very common questions... ( added 184 days 14 hours ago.) |
A Fiery Cylindrical Vortex -
- John Sammon (3,475)
John Sammon
They're coming. They're taking over. The economy is the least of your worries.
There is a gigantic swirling vortex in outer space scientists are not aware of, that is funneling alien organisms that will ultimately rob the food chain of its life giving nutrients, as well as spread impotency... ( added 1 year 29 days ago.) |
Huygens and the Biggest Telescopes of the 17th Century -
Will Kalif (10,985)
Will Kalif
Christiaan Huygens was born in Holland in 1629 and he was a mathematical genius who invented several important mechanical devices including the pendulum clock. He had a deep understanding of astronomy, optics, mathematics, and mechanical devices. And he built some of the largest telescopes of the... ( added 1 year 53 days ago.) |
The Gregorian Telescope – The first practical Reflector -
Will Kalif (10,985)
Will Kalif
The Gregorian Telescope is an interesting design of reflector and it was the first practical design for a telescope that used a mirror. It is still used in modern times but only in very limited circumstances.
Credit for the first reflector goes to an Italian professor named Niccolo Zucchi. He... ( added 1 year 57 days ago.) |
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How to take Star Photos without a Telescope -
Will Kalif (10,985)
Will Kalif
You don't need a telescope to take beautiful and even dramatic photos of the stars and the night sky. You just need a camera and film. In this article I give you tips and techniques for taking great night sky pictures.
There are two basic types of star photos you can take. The first type is a... ( added 1 year 71 days ago.) |
How to Explore the Night Sky without a Telescope -
Will Kalif (10,985)
Will Kalif
You don't need a telescope to see a lot of wonderful things in the night sky. For example five of the planets are often readily visible with the naked eye. There are lots of amazing things you can see and this guide will help you find them.
To maximize what you can see in the night sky there... ( added 1 year 86 days ago.) |
A look at the Biggest Telescopes in the World -
- Will Kalif (10,985)
Will Kalif
The Telescope turns 400 years old this year and in four century period astronomers and telescope makers have been continually making larger and larger telescopes in order to peer deeper and deeper into the mysteries of the universe. There are currently quite a few enormous instruments in use and... ( added 1 year 95 days ago.) |
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