Guide to Space
What is the Most Remote Place on Earth?
Have you had enough of kids, car alarms and the obnoxious laugh of your neighbor down the hall? You may…
Betelgeuse
[/caption] Betelgeuse is the ninth brightest star in the sky, and the second brightest in the constellation of Orion (it's…
Greenwich Mean Time
[/caption] Greenwich Mean Time was formulated in the 1800’s in order to deal with the confusion that existed when each…
Evening Star
[/caption] Venus is also known as the evening star. It was given that name by ancient civilizations, such as the…
Why is the Sun Hot?
[/caption] The Sun is the hottest place in the Solar System. The surface of the Sun is a mere 5,800…
When Was the Sun Discovered?
[/caption] When was the Sun discovered? Obviously the Sun is such an important feature in our lives, and the absolute…
How Big is Earth?
[/caption] Here's a question: how big is Earth? Let's take a look at how big our planet is. First, the…
What are Cumulonimbus Clouds?
Cumulonimbus clouds are a type of cumulus cloud associated with thunder storms and heavy precipitation. They are also a variation…
Who Invented the Telescope
The history of the telescope dates back to the early 1600s. Galileo Galilei is commonly credited for inventing the telescope,…
What are WIMPs?
WIMPs are Weakly Interacting Massive Particles, hypothetical particles which may be the main (or only) component of Dark Matter, a…