Astronomy

Conflicting Results from Phoenix Science Instruments Prompts Further Study

[/caption] Scientists from the Phoenix lander are analyzing conflicting results from soil samples delivered to two science instruments on the…

16 years ago

The Colors Of Summer – Albireo and Ras Algethi By Dietmar Hager

[/caption]Summertime conjurs up great images of enjoying a double dip ice cream cone, and what more wonderful way to enjoy…

16 years ago

What Kind of Star is the Sun?

Question: What kind of star is our Sun? Answer: As you probably know, our Sun is just a star. It's…

16 years ago

WeekEnd SkyWatcher’s Forecast: August 1-3, 2008

[/caption]Greetings, fellow SkyWatchers! Are you ready for today's eclipse? Be sure to follow Ian's earlier instructions this week and catch…

16 years ago

Solar System Quiz

[/caption] Ready... 1. How many planets are in the Solar System? a. 8 b. 9 c. 10 d. 12 2.…

16 years ago

Astronomers Simulate the First Stars Formed After the Big Bang

[/caption] What were the first stars like that formed shortly after the Big Bang? We don't know much about the…

16 years ago

Solar System Screensaver

3D Deep Space - this is one of the most popular Solar System screensavers out there. There are several separate…

16 years ago

Glow in the Dark Solar System

Now this is a cool project. You can buy a glow in the dark Solar System kit, and put the…

16 years ago

Solar System Order

[/caption] If you give most people enough time to think, they can come up with the names of all of…

16 years ago

Solar System Coloring

Windows on the Universe - This site has a Solar System coloring book you can print off. It offers a…

16 years ago