The Chicxulub Crater

June 11, 2011 by Robert Nickel  
Filed under Astronomy

The Yucatan Peninsula offers some of the most stunning megalithic structures and cultural phenomena in the New World. Even these great man made monuments and achievements are dwarfed by a natural landmark that not only changed the landscape, but the development and future of the planet. The Chicxulub crater is an ancient impact crater buried underneath... 

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A Simple Overview On Astrology

May 27, 2011 by Adam Steven Mieler  
Filed under Astronomy

The word astrology gets thrown around for several different things, but what is it really? Based on the dictionary, astrology could be the study of planets, sun, moon, and stars with a belief that they have an effect on the course of a person’s life. They record astronomy as an obsolete definition of astrology. This can be quite diverse for those... 

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E=mc2 In Error? Relativity Theory Imperiled? Einstein In Error?

November 16, 2010 by Michael Strauss  
Filed under Astronomy

The year 1905 was a revolutionary landmark in Physics since it was the year that Albert Einstein published Special Relativity Theory in a monumental work; this theory changed geometry and the contemporary view of the universe that had prevailed for centuries. However, were there basic errors in this theory? Is the core theory of modern physics suffering... 

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The Story Of Astronomy & Astrology

October 24, 2010 by Samantha Jones  
Filed under Astronomy

In case you like star gazing, telescopes, as well as the universe and also this idea we name “astronomy”, you will most certainly be far from alone. Clearly, we all know that astronomy ıs really a very much respected science that has produced some of the most remarkable accomplishments in the last century. Moreover, it is a buzzing... 

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Points To Think Of While Buying Used Telescopes

October 21, 2010 by Harry Swinton  
Filed under Astronomy

Buying of used telescopes at a low price is a great way for people who aspire to get into astronomy. One can buy second hand telescopes for just a fraction of the fixed price for new telescopes which is quite a good deal when on a budget. Buying a used telescope offers a person the opportunity to try at what might turn out to be a costly hobby without... 

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Incitement Of A Repressed Honor Physics Student

October 12, 2010 by Todd Rutherford  
Filed under Astronomy

The suppressed, honor physics student within me stirred as I began to read Wondering About. Strumfels provided an engaging perspective regarding science, philosophy, and our involvement in this concoction known as life.I don’t agree with all of Strumfels’ conclusions.However, I enjoyed the stimulation of thought and found myself adjusting... 

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What To Know About Backyard Astronomy

September 18, 2010 by Steve Mitchell  
Filed under Astronomy

Getting started in backyard astronomy is actually easier than most people realize, because they’ve got all the tools they need right in their heads. This means, of course, that their eyes are the single best instruments for at least starting out in astronomy that they’ll ever use. Most experts advise that one learn what’s up in the... 

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Some Thoughts On Selecting A Good Binocular Set

September 6, 2010 by Mike Davis  
Filed under Astronomy

Are you looking to get a decent binocular set to purchase as a gift for someone or for your own purposes? If so you will need to consider a number of important things when you go out looking for a suitable pair of binoculars. Certainly, the range of price for binoculars is quite significant, with some being as low as $50 and others costing thousands.... 

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Astronomy – It Really Is A High

August 31, 2010 by Alfred Lancer  
Filed under Astronomy

Astronomy and space is all about lust for learning. Did you know that astronomy is one of humanity’s oldest sciences? In fact, astronomy is one of the earliest sciences that humanity has ever pursued. So the study of our universe is not new but you should remember that astronomy is a science. A science for the masses. And, astronomy is a field... 

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Why Do Americans Love The Meade Telescopes?

August 24, 2010 by Troy Hughes  
Filed under Astronomy

Man had great fascination for observing celestial bodies from ancient period. Naked eye was one of the means by which the planetary positions were observed. This was a means which astronomers like Aryabhata, Bhaskara and Copernicus used before the invention of the telescope by Galileo. Pole star played an important mark by providing ancient astronomers... 

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