Easter is a moveable celebration, and each year can fall anywhere between 22nd March and 25th April. The reason for this is that the dates of Easter, like the Jewish holiday of Passover, vary according […]
The most famous ancient mechanical astronomical device yet found originates from ancient Greece around 150 BCE and is known as the Antikythera mechanism. Prior to its discovery in 1901, historical accounts of such mechanical technology […]
Since prehistoric times our ancestors gazed up towards the celestial heavens and observed the movements of the Sun, Moon and stars. Not surprisingly, astronomy and the study of the night sky is probably the oldest […]
On average, a supernova explosion will occur once every 50 years in a galaxy the size of our Milky Way and radiate more energy than 10 billion suns. They are also the primary source of […]
Better suited for those with experience, the Sky Watcher SkyMax SynScan 127mm is a sturdy, compact and transportable little telescope that can be easily mounted anywhere. With incredible optics, a stocky tube for easy travel, […]
The name of this sci-fi odyssey comes from the Greek mythological Titan Prometheus, whose efforts to champion humanity’s development resulted in some tragic unintended consequences. Over the years the name Prometheus has come to represent […]
Pandorum is an atmospheric sci-fi horror set on board a gigantic spacecraft called Elysium, a vessel sent by a ravished Earth on a 123 year voyage to colonize a distant planet called Tanis. Two crew […]
This article will explain the differences between a meteoroid, meteor and meteorite. It will also provide details on some of the 10 biggest meteor showers of the year. Meteoroids Meteoroids are pieces of rock or […]
Located In Orion Constellation Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star located 640 light-years away in the constellation of Orion. This distinctive star is found in the upper-left corner of Orion and marks the hunter’s right […]
Since ancient times mankind has watched the Moon each night, and throughout history this rocky, crater studded orb has captivated people’s imagination and played an important part in influencing human mythology, art and science. In […]
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