Astronomy
Astronomers Discover Odd Kuiper Belt Pair
[/caption] Astronomers have discovered a pair of small Kuiper Belt Objects that are gravitationally bound to each other. This is…
Grus
[/caption] The constellation of Grus was originally created by Petrus Plancius from the observations of Dutch sea navigators Pieter Dirkszoon…
NASA News Too Depressing for a Headline
OK, I give up. I've sat here for about a half an hour trying to come up with a headline…
Phoenix Lander Weak But Responsive
[/caption] After re-establishing communications with the Phoenix Mars Lander late last week, engineers have been able to communicate each day…
Lunar Year
[/caption] A lunar year or lunar calendar is one that is based on the cycles of the moon phases. The…
Density of the Moon
[/caption] The density of the Moon is 3.346 g/cm3. The Moon is actually the second densest moon in the Solar…
What is the Moon Made Of?
The composition of the Moon is a bit of a mystery. Although we know a lot about what the surface…
Moon Activities for Kids
[/caption] Want to help your kids learn more about the Moon with some interesting activities? Here are some Moon activities…
How Far is the Moon From the Sun?
[/caption] The Moon, on average, is about 150 million kilometers away from the Sun. That's actually an interesting coincidence, since…
Moon Today
[/caption] Want to know the position of the Moon today? Or are you looking for some resources for the Moon…