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January 18, 2011

 

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How To Calculate The Speed Of Light

Learn how Ole Roemer learned that light does take time to travel.

January 13, 2011

 

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Venus Glows In The Dark!

Venus may appear to glow under moonlight but the planet also glows in infrared light.

January 12, 2011

 

A model of the Earth

What Would Happen If An Asteroid Hit Earth?

In 1987, an asteroid came within six orbital hours of hitting earth. What happens if the timing is right?

December 6, 2010

 

Comet with a blue tint

Tycho Brahe: Comet Investigator

How can you tell how far away stars, planets, and comets are without modern instruments?

November 19, 2010

 

a city with the moon above it

The Dark Side Of The Moon Does Not Exist!

There is no place on the moon that is completely dark. Learn why!

October 1, 2010

 

LEGO

LEGO Being Used To Help Model Asteroid Mission

LEGO? Really? Yes, LEGO is being used as a model for an upcoming asteroid landing.

September 6, 2010

 

silver telescope

Planets With Water Found!

Astronomers have found a planet with water known as HD 189733b.

August 26, 2010

 

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26 Facebook Science Pages You Should Check Out!

A Moment of Science gathered the best Facebook science pages for your pleasure. What are some of your favorites?

August 9, 2010

 

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Sun Tsunamis and Northern Lights in the Summer!

August 1st was a pretty exciting day on the surface of the sun: flares, tsunamis, and lift offs OH MY!

August 9, 2010

 

Little green alien

British Astronomers, Little Green Men, And Pulsars

What do British astronomers, little green men, and pulsars all have in common?

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