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95If the Massive Solar Flare of 1859 (the "Carrington Flare") Happened Today...
A solar flare in 1859 caused power spikes and disrupted the world's telegraph system. How much damage could a massive solar flare do to power and communications today?
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93Real Night Sky Events Happening in 2012
A hub article about real night sky events happening in 2012 and the expulsion of the myth that 2012 will be the end of the world.
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94Iron: The Most Dangerous Element
A fascinating look into the lives and deaths of stars, and why iron is the most dangerous element in the universe.
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89My Photos of Annular Solar Eclipse: May 20-21, 2012
My own photos of the May 20, 2012 solar eclipse using a small telescope, plus fantastic photos and videos by others in the path of the "ring of fire" annular eclipse!
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89The Cosmology/Climate Connection - How Extraterrestrial Forces Influence The Weather
Powers far greater than humans might be at play with Earth's air/water system.
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89The difference between stars and planets
Have you ever gazed up at a star in the sky and wondered if it was really a star and not just a planet like Venus or Mars? Have you ever wondered what the difference between a star and planet really is? Well, wonder no more! The basic difference...
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90Islamic Astronomy and Astronomers in the Middle Ages
A brief overview of Islamic astronomy in the Middle Ages. How the Islamic empire carried Arab tribal culture and Greek learning in the European renaissance.
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87The Best of Google Video
Gems found on Google Video. Documentaries, lectures and tv series.
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90Hubble Space Telescope - Changing Our View of the Universe
When the Hubble Space Telescope reached orbit in April, 1990, NASA and the scientific community were filled with anticipation and high hopes, but even they could not have imagined the extent to which Hubble would increase our understanding of the...
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87The Seven Wonders Of The Solar System
I have a passion for all things astronomy. I am also a Born Again Christian and a Creationist. I sometimes enjoy watching TV shows about astronomy, however, I don't like their evolutionist and big bang theory approach to everything. I realize I can...
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