| Look Up in the Sky! |
| Posted : Aug, 02, 2009 | Author [linknami] |
When television was young, there was a hugely popular show based on the still popular fictional character of Superman. The opening of that show had a familiar phrase that went, 'Look. Up in the sky.....
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| Dude, You're Getting a Telescope! |
| Posted : Aug, 02, 2009 | Author [linknami] |
You might remember the Dell computer commercials in which a youth reports this exciting news to his friends that they are about to get their new computer by telling them, 'Dude, you're getting a Dell!....
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| Pictures in the Sky |
| Posted : Aug, 02, 2009 | Author [linknami] |
One of the earliest activities we engaged in when we first got into astronomy is the same one we like to show our children just as soon as their excitement about the night sky begins to surface. That....
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| Moon Fever |
| Posted : Aug, 02, 2009 | Author [linknami] |
Of all of the celestial bodies that capture our attention and fascination as astronomers, none has a greater influence on life on planet Earth than it's own satellite, the moon. When you think about ....
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| Telescopes 101 |
| Posted : Aug, 02, 2009 | Author [linknami] |
Buying the right telescope to take your love of astronomy to the next level is a big next step in the development of your passion for the stars. In many ways, it is a big step from someone who is jus....
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| The Amazing Hubble |
| Posted : Aug, 02, 2009 | Author [linknami] |
In the history of modern astronomy, there is probably no one greater leap forward than the building and launch of the space telescope known as the Hubble. While NASA has had many ups and downs, the l....
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| The Glossary of Telescopes |
| Posted : Aug, 02, 2009 | Author [linknami] |
When you enter into any new area of science, you almost always find yourself with a baffling new language of technical terms to learn before you can converse with the experts. This is certainly true ....
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| What if They Let YOU Run the Hubble? |
| Posted : Aug, 02, 2009 | Author [linknami] |
It is probably the dream of any amateur astronomer to be able to be the boss of one of the great multi million dollar telescopes even if it was just for one hour or for a few shots. Sure, we can have....
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| Moon Gazing |
| Posted : Aug, 02, 2009 | Author [linknami] |
For many of us, our very first experience of learning about the celestial bodies begins when we saw our first full moon in the sky. It is truly a magnificent view even to the naked eye. If the night....
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| Astronomy Binoculars - A Great Alternative |
| Posted : Aug, 02, 2009 | Author [linknami] |
It seems from the moment you begin to take your love of astronomy seriously, the thing that is on your mind is what kind of telescope will you get. And there is no question, investing in a good teles....
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| Beyond the Naked Eye |
| Posted : Aug, 02, 2009 | Author [linknami] |
It's hard to say when in our lives each of us become aware of this thing called 'astronomy'. But it is safe to say that at some point on our lives, each and every one of us has that moment when we ar....
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| Our Neighbors in Space |
| Posted : Aug, 02, 2009 | Author [linknami] |
We have a special feeling toward the other planets that circle our sun. Maybe it's all the science fiction stories about visiting the moon, Mars and other planets. But we love to think about those p....
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| The Universe through a Childs Eyes |
| Posted : Aug, 02, 2009 | Author [linknami] |
There is something about parenthood that gives us a sense of history and a deeply rooted desire to send on into the next generation the great things we have discovered about life. And part of that is....
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| The History of Astronomy |
| Posted : Aug, 02, 2009 | Author [linknami] |
If you have a passion for star gazing, telescopes, the Hubble and the universe and this thing we call 'astronomy', you are far from alone. Of course, we know that astronomy is a highly respected scie....
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