Astronomy Without A Telescope – Through A Lens Darkly
[/caption] Massive galactic clusters - which are roughly orientated in a plane that is roughly face-on to Earth - can…
How Do Magnets Work
[/caption] We have all played with magnets from time to time. Every time you do, you have asked yourself 'how…
Charles Law
[/caption] For most people, the words “ideal gas” might conjure up the image of some kind of super fuel, perhaps…
Exploring the Solar System with Binoculars
[/caption] Passion drives us to do things beyond mere instinctive survival. Varied and distinct, these pastimes can absorb hours and…
SpaceX Test Fire Aborted
A static test firing of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was cut short as computer systems shut down the first-stage…
Answer Now Posted to This Week’s WITU Challenge
Find the answer for this week's Where In The Universe Challenge back at the original post. And check back next…
Gallery: X-37B Space Plane Returns to Earth
[/caption] The secret military space plane has returned home, and while the mission was classified, the Air Force and Boeing…
Mars Rover Tracks Erased From Existence
[/caption] The footprints and rover tracks on the Moon will be there for millions of years, as there is no…
Will V445 Puppis Become a Ia Supernova?
As the "V" in the designation of V445 Puppis indicates, this star was a variable star located in the constellation…
Shuttle Launch Delayed to February of 2011
[/caption] NASA announced today that the launch of space shuttle Discovery for the STS-133 mission has been pushed back to…