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A branch of science, astronomy deals with the study of matter, energy, outer space and the positions of various planets and starts. After thousands of years of work, the human kind has formed a fair idea of what the universe is like and how unfathomable its size is. In this section, we deal with topics related to the science of astronomy like planetary positions, about the universe, about our solar system, the milky way, stars, distances, comets, meteors, eclipses, satellites, matter, formulation of each planet, latest discoveries and so on. Covering all topics possible in the field of astronomy, we provide the readers insight on various other aspects related to the science of astronomy. Know about the planetariums near your place, astronomical museums, organizations dealing with the research in astronomy, latest excavations and satellite launches, famous astronauts, history of astronomy, evolution of astronomy as a field of science, future predictions, recent researches, news, publications, famous books on astronomy, colleges offering astronomy as a subject etc. Read on for a more detailed outlook on astronomy.
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Ancient Egyptian Achievements In Astronomy
Posted by Muhammed Khaled. Published on Oct 01, 2009
The ancient Egyptian civilization was one of the first and greatest civilizations on the whole world..and the fact that the ancient Egyptians had done many achievements which covered most sides of the human life, including the political and social improvements , as well, their advances in many scientific majors. Let's talk now about what they have achieved in the science of astronomy.
3 Types Of Telescopes - Know The Differences Or Risk Buying The Wrong One
Posted by Geoff Highcliffe. Published on Sep 29, 2009
With three different types of telescopes and each being better at different things you need to know which one will be the best for you before you buy. Find out the pros and cons of each so that you can make an informed decision.
An Acre Of Glass - The History Of The Telescope
Posted by Alan Dodd. Published on Jul 17, 2009
The history of the telescope makes for interesting reading. During the development of the telescope, practical experiments with reflectors had already begun in 1639, but it was not until 1663 that they gained any prominence. Read more about the fascinating development of the telescope by reading this article...
How To Find A Telescope Shop
Posted by Koz Huseyin. Published on Jul 08, 2009
Buying a telescope is one of the best things you can do. A telescope allows you to navigate the heavens. It is a good idea to check out a telescope shop, the question is how do you find them? This article is aimed to help you discover that.
Essential Tips For Anyone That Wants To Buy A Telescope
Posted by George Preston. Published on Jun 08, 2009
Purchasing a telescope is easy when you know how. Sometimes it can actually be a lot more complicated than it seems. There are many different things to look into when you are looking to buy a telescope.
3d Holographic Galactic Star Wars Map - When Can We All Have A Look At That?
Posted by Lance Winslow. Published on May 21, 2009
Do you remember the scene in one of the Star Wars Trilogy Movies where Yoda was instructing a group of gifted kids and explaining the Universe, while a giant holographic image was being displayed? Well, wouldn't that just be a super thing to have for us to teach our kids?
History Of Zodiac Signs
Posted by Sturat Mitchel. Published on Apr 20, 2009
Well, its quite tough and overwhelming task to trace back the history of zodiac signs, as it seems that zodiac signs were being used by our ancestors since centuries either to predict future, weather or destinies of a person. There seems to be consensus when tic comes to the history of zodiac signs, it is strongly believe that the science of astrology and 12 zodiac signs are at least 3,000 years old. Where these zodiac signs were originated?
Which Planets Are Visible From The Night Sky?
Posted by James Hewson. Published on Apr 13, 2009
Five of the major planets in our solar system are adequately bright enough to be visible from the night sky. These planets comprise of Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Mars the Red Planet, along with Saturn. In spite of the fact that their luminosity alters as their locations comparative to the Earth fluctuate, however, they all, with the exclusion of Saturn, come to be clearer in our sky than the clearest star.
The Distances To Stars
Posted by Richard Pickering. Published on Mar 10, 2009
How far away are the stars? The author discusses various units of measuring distances to stars and planets.
The Facts On Astronomy
Posted by Shabnam Sultan. Published on Jan 10, 2009
Universe comprises of the stars which surrounds the planets, the asteroids, the nebula and the galaxies. The five brightest stars are Sirius,Canopus, Arctus, Arabic foot of centaur and Vega.