The Chinese Lunar Calendar

March 1, 2010 by Owen Jones  
Filed under Astronomy

Previous to their implementation of the Western solar calendar scheme, the Chinese almost exclusively followed their own lunar calendar for determining the times of planting and harvesting and festival days. Although people in China today use the Western calendar for almost all business, governmental and practical matters of daily life, the old system... 

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50mw Green Laser Pointer – A Laser Pointer With Clout

February 26, 2010 by Paul Hamilton  
Filed under Astronomy

If you are going to obtain a pointer with 50mW output I genuinely hope you are going to handle it carefully. I would definitely advise that you have on safety glasses whilst making use of it because it has been discovered that protracted exposure to 50mW of green laser beam could harm your sight. Because these laser pointers are so commonly available... 

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5mw Green Laser Pointer

February 26, 2010 by Paul Hamilton  
Filed under Astronomy

As soon as you make a decision to purchase a laser pointer you are likely to need to carry out your homework. As with any product there are going to be fine quality things and bad quality. Take for illustration the IR [infra red] filter, a number of manufacturers do not combine these into their pointers for the reason of the additional fabrication expenses... 

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How Would You Use A Laser Pointer Green?

February 24, 2010 by Paul Hamilton  
Filed under Astronomy

This sort of laser beam was originally employed as a pointer in lecture auditoriums, or perhaps a surveyor could have utilized one whilst observing building works. In fact any sort of circumstances wherever a very perceptible pointer was necessary. Astronomers [amateur] might employ them to first-rate advantage pointing out stars and the heavens for... 

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Astronomy A Guide To The Stars

February 21, 2010 by Brian Tubbs  
Filed under Astronomy

Many science experts agree that astronomy is all about a love for learning. Did you also know that astronomy is also one of the oldest subject’s of study for man kind? In fact, astronomy is one of the earliest sciences that humanity has ever pursued. No matter how long people have studied the universe you need to remember that astronomy and the... 

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What Does The Future Hold For Space Research And Exploration?

February 20, 2010 by Adriana Noton  
Filed under Astronomy

Space is the final frontier and something that both fascinates and terrifies everyone. We all know that we fear what we don’t understand, and for most people, understanding space is something that is more or less impossible. We will know the basics about the Big Bang and our own solar system and galaxy and the plethora of other galaxies around... 

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Is There Any Truth To The Prophecies Of Armageddon In 2012?

February 11, 2010 by Don Danielson  
Filed under Astronomy

The prophecies of Armageddon in 2012 are common across the web, and many people believe in them. Most of these are based on the Mayan calendar which is scheduled to terminate on December 21st of that year. The Mayan calendar marks the end of the cycle on December 21. It is called a baktun, and it marks the ending of a major cycle. A few people claim... 

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Understanding The Chinese Lunar Calendar

February 10, 2010 by Owen Jones  
Filed under Astronomy

Before their implementation of the Western solar calendar system, the Chinese almost exclusively followed their own lunar calendar for determining the times of planting and harvesting and festival days. Although people in China today use the Western calendar for almost all business, governmental and practical matters of daily life, the old method still... 

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Astronomy Telescope, Endless Possibilities For Imagination And Education

February 7, 2010 by Dale Smith  
Filed under Astronomy

Where would mankind be today in discoveries if not for the invention of the astronomy telescope? Not as far as putting a man on the moon? Or maybe the space shuttle would still be a few years in the making? None of us would know what planets were up there and the Rover probably wouldn’t be on Mars. Galileo is the most well known inventor of a... 

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Engineering Advancements in Canada

January 25, 2010 by Adriana Noton  
Filed under Astronomy

Canadian engineers have had a long history of making astounding advancements in the field of engineering. There have been many engineering developments that have improved the quality of life of people around the world and have led to important discoveries. Listed below are just a few of the major engineering advancements in Canada. The Electron Microscope:... 

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