--> -->
-->

-->



Site search

Categories

April 2009
M T W T F S S
« Mar   May »
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
27282930  

Archive

Archive for April, 2009

The Copernican Revolution

The Copernican RevolutionBy Jeffrey Langlois
The Copernican revolution was one of the most important steps forward in the advancement of our knowledge of the universe. The notion that the Earth is not the center of the universe, but actually is a planet, like Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, and therefore, moves through the heavens, [...]

Our Universal Address-the Solar System

Our Universal Address-the Solar SystemBy Tania Penwell
Where do you live? That’s a common question and the common answer is such-and-such Street. We may live apart in terms of street, city, and even nation, but we all have a common address, the Solar System!
How did the solar system come into existence? It is generally believed that [...]

Why Astronomical Binoculars Are Becoming Popular Over Telescopes

Why Astronomical Binoculars Are Becoming Popular Over TelescopesBy Gregg Hall
Astronomy is taught in universities, colleges, and selected high schools today. While observing the stars is considered a scholarly challenge, amateur gazers find it enjoyable entertainment. The opportunity to view the stars in an appreciable way requires a telescope. The need for using sophisticated equipment for [...]