Gold
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Did Gold Fall From Outer Space?

Ever wondered where gold comes from, what inspired mankind’s fascination with the shiny precious metal and where the next gold rush may be found? The following articles presents some interesting facts about gold which should

Meteor Shower
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The Leonid Meteor Shower Explained

Every November the region of the night sky associated with the constellation of Leo is filled with a prolific meteor shower, known as the Leonids. The Leonids generally occur each year between November 13th and

Ursa Major and Polaris
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Using The Stars To Tell Time

Polaris (The North Star) is located in the constellation of  Ursa Minor and can be used to either measure time, or tell the time within 30 minutes of accuracy. Locating Polaris The star Polaris lies just

glass lenses
Astronomy History

Ancient Telescopes And Lenses

Over the years archaeologists have been discovering greater numbers of ancient lenses, and historians finding more and more references to their use in ancient times. It is therefore inevitable that scientists would ask whether these

constellations near the big-dipper
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Mapping The Night Sky Using Ursa Major

Ursa Major (“Big Bear”) is the third largest constellation, and being so recognizable makes it a natural reference point for locating several important constellations of the night sky. Ursa Major: The 7 brightest stars in