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Why do we care about the solar system and space explorations?

Humans has always sought understand the Universe, who we are and were we come, or where we are going? We need to continue space and solar planet explorations because it is an investment for our present and our future. Studies in cosmology, astrophysics and other disciplines need to be funded.

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Valentines Day Gift Ideas for Him

It is the time to be more romantic on this special day of love.  Various ways of celebrating this occasion may include fine dining at home or in a gourmet resto, day tour or overnight stay in a beach...

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How many satellites orbit the Earth?

Space is big, but it can still get crowded up there. The recent collision between two orbiting satellites, including one Iridium satellite, was just an accident waiting to happen, according to debris scientists at Johnson Space Center in Houston....

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Hubble 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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Celestron NexImage camera review: astrophotography made easy

Whether you already own a telescope or are looking to buy one, it’s definitely worth considering whether you would like to be able to take photographs of what you can see through your telescope in the night sky. This type of photography is known as Astrophotography and if you love to look at beautiful photos of the moon, planets, galaxies and nebulae, you might be interested to know that you could do it yourself … even on a modest budget!

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Major Inventions Timeline - The Dawn of the Common Era to the End of the 17th Century

Necessity is the mother of invention and the period of 1000 CE to 1699 CE was rife with inventiveness. Many of the inventions of this period centered around agriculture, hunting game and of course warfare and exploration to keep what had been gained and to gain ever more 'necessities'!

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A Special Sunset Dinner in Cozumel

A special trip, a special companion and a special moment all add up to make an extra-special memory in Cozumel.

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Brazos Bend State Park, a Sanctuary in Southeast Texas

Brazos Bend offers many physical and educational activities for visitors. From hiking to camping, communing with wildlife to stargazing at the observatory, this destination is well worth the cost of admittance.

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Astronomy And The Dobsonian Telescope

Saturn Digital Enhanced What is a Dobosnian Telescope and how does it differ from other designs? What are the advantages of this type of telescope, and why might I purchase one instead of a Reflector or Refractor ? These are the questions I will...

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How to Make a Spectroscope

Did you know that all white light is not the same? Each ray we see is made up of different wavelengths of color. A spectroscope can help divide light so that we can see each color in it separately, creating a rainbow. This rainbow of colors is...

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