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The Northern and Southern Lights – What is an Aurora?

For many people around the world the ability to see the Aurora Borealis or Aurora Australis is a rare treat.…

14 years ago

Geology of Venus

Take a look at Venus in even the most powerful telescope, and all you'll see is clouds. There are no…

15 years ago

What is the Life Cycle of Stars?

Like all living beings, stars have a life cycle, which consists of birth, a lifespan characterized by growth and change,…

16 years ago

What is the Atmosphere Like on Saturn?

Like the rest of the planet, the atmosphere of Saturn is made up approximately 75% hydrogen and 25% helium, with…

16 years ago

The Coma Berenices Constellation

Located in the northern sky is the constellation Coma Berenices, one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the IAU.

16 years ago

What are Telescopes?

Early theories of the Universe were limited by the lack of telescopes. Many of modern astronomy's findings would never have…

16 years ago