Greece
Astronomy History

An Ancient 2,000 year Old Astronomy Computer

March 30, 2013 James Miller 0

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 […]

Prometheus
Sci-Film Reviews

Prometheus (2012)

March 26, 2013 James Miller 0

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 […]

spaceship, corridor, 3d
Sci-Film Reviews

Pandorum (2009)

March 26, 2013 James Miller 2

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 […]

Meteor
FAQs

Meteoroids and Meteorites Explained

March 17, 2013 James Miller 0

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 […]

Betelgeuse and Orion
Astronomy Lists

Betelgeuse Interesting Facts

March 12, 2013 James Miller 0

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 […]

The Moon
Sci-Film Reviews

The 10 Best Movies About The Moon

March 3, 2013 James Miller 1

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 […]