What is the Ozone Layer?
[/caption] The ozone layer is a region in the Earth's atmosphere that contains high concentrations of ozone. Ozone is three…
How Many Rings Does Jupiter Have?
We're familiar with the rings of Saturn, but did you know that Jupiter has rings too? The rings of Jupiter…
Milky Way Galaxy Pictures
Here are some beautiful pics of the Milky Way Galaxy. It's important to remember that we live inside the Milky…
What Are Planets?
[/caption] Throughout history, the definition of what a planet is has changed and meant various things at the same time…
Solar System Projects for Kids
[/caption] Discovery Education has eight projects on the Solar System that you can do with a class or a single…
If You Don’t Have an LHC, Here’s How to Create Your Own Black Hole
[/caption] Those fearful folks who have worried about the Large Hadron Collider creating a black hole that could swallow the…
IYA Live Telescope Today: NGC 247, the Burbidge Galaxy Chain and the Running Man Nebula
Did you get a chance to watch the IYA "Live" Telescope today? We were on! And now we've got some…
Interesting Facts About the Universe
[/caption] So you think you know your universe? We've got our own top 10 list on the most interesting facts…
Weekend SkyWatcher’s Forecast – August 21-23, 2009
Greetings, fellow SkyWatchers! Are you ready for the weekend? Then let's enjoy the nights ahead as we fly along the…
The Navigators: How We Fly Spacecraft Around the Solar System
Navigating a spacecraft through the heavens has been compared to sailing a ship on the open seas or driving a…