When humans think of aliens, they often imagine highly advanced civilizations that have been around much longer than our own, and that have had the opportunity to explore the cosmos using technologies far beyond our […]
The first practical telescopes weren’t invented until the early 17th century when European astronomers became eager to study the stars and learn their secrets. Now, there is new evidence to suggest that ancient ancestors spread […]
For the last 53 years, the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico has been known for having the world’s largest radio telescope; however, there is now a new facility located in the southwestern portion of China […]
A new planet with three suns has been discovered in the constellation of Centaurus, according to a report published in the weekly ‘Science’ journal. Around 320 light years away from Earth, the planet, named HD […]
In April 1900, divers exploring the sea near the Greek island of Antikythera came upon a shipwreck and made a remarkable discovery that has since been hailed as one of the greatest wonders of the […]
Are we alone in the universe? Many people who argue that alien life must exist say that it is impossible that Earth could be the only planet capable of sustaining life. They state that it […]
Historians have long known that ancient civilizations had an interest in outer space, but have held that it wasn’t until the Europeans began seriously studying heavenly bodies during the 14th century that planets were accurately […]
How many planets are there in the solar system? If you went to school prior to the 2000s, you’re likely to quickly respond with, “Nine”, but the answer is not as clear cut as many […]
Between January 20th and February 20th, a rare five planet array which hasn’t been seen for a decade will be visible in the pre-dawn night sky. During the month long period, a diagonal line stretching […]
In case you’ve haven’t heard, N.A.S.A (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) will be receiving a much larger budget in the upcoming fiscal year. For the year 2015, N.A.S.A.’s budget was around $18.01 billion, while for […]
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