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Filipina wins science award for a black holes

MANILA, Philippines -- Rather than be preoccupied with the flurry on Earth, 24-year-old Reinabelle Reyes has fostered a fascination for the bustle of outer space. She has feasted her eyes on the splendid...

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Why the world will NOT end in 2012 scientific facts

Leading scientists around the world have rubbished the 2012 myths. These are the  five main scientific facts that prove the consipracies are all nonsense Myth: A planet called 'Nibiru' will collide with...

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The Palomar Testbed Interferometer A New Technology in Astronomy

Interferometry makes it possible to build extremely powerful telescopes. Learn about the new Palomar Observatory Telescope.

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Absolutely Incredible but True: The Antikythera Computer

Readers of this article are freely encouraged to comment and help develop a healthy debate about this subject that ought, at a minimum, to willingly attract the proper interest of educated, cultured, and...

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The Sun and Cycle 24 a Let Down or the Calm Before the Storm

solar flare Astronomers around the world are in debate about this solar cycle – cycle 24. Why is there a debate about cycle 24? Because this solar cycle has been very weak in the sense that it hasn’t...

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Journey into the Astronomical History through Route 66@Flastaff,AZ

Flagstaff, AZ is nestled at the base of San Francisco Peaks and with lovely homes surrounded by one of the largest pine forests on earth. Flagstaff drew its name from a tall Pine tree made into a Flagpole in...

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How To Buy Astronomical Binoculars

A great tool to invest in for anyone interested in the night sky is a binocular. A binocular gathers more light than the naked eye and they magnify the view therefore allowing you to see more and in greater...

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Prague Sightseeing...in One Day!

By Jacel Egan As a student, I’m all about cramming in as many destinations as possible into my time abroad. Having been on break last week, my housemates and I decided to take advantage of our time off...

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An Astronomical Telescope54

A Telescope Buying Guide for Beginners

Telescope is an exciting physics equipment. Buying a telescope is a daunting task for a newcomer. It all depends on your astronomy goals and careers. There is no perfect one which suits all observers in all...

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Royal Astronomical Society

  The Royal Astronomical Society is the UK’s leading astronomical organisation. Founded in 1820, it not only promotes the scientific investigation of astronomy and solar science, but also geophysics as...

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