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Galileo in Acapulco - a Theatrical Production for the International Year of Astronomy

by Father Sky

The International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009) celebrates astronomy and the 400th anniversary of the first recorded astronomical observations with a telescope by Galileo Galilei. The IYA was declared by the 62nd General Assembly of the United Nations and is coordinated by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). UNESCO (the UN agency for education, science and [...]

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Black Holes (Astronomy)

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Black holes are probably the most fascinating (theoretical) objects in astronomy. Such objects, which scientists believe must exist, would account for the spin-rate of our galaxy, which cannot be explained by the combined mass of the visible stars. But exactly what are black holes? A paper, "Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society in London," [...]

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Current Events in Astronomy

by Father Sky

The science of astronomy goes back as far as man does. Today it is an applied science based on carefully gathering and analyzing data, but there was a time it was little more than charlatan magic. Astronomy is something too many people ignore, but those who keep their eyes on current happenings in astronomy [...]

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Astronomy Build Your Own Telescope for Inexpensive Family Fun

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Astronomy is thought of as something nerds do or those hidden away in towers with big telescopes and mysterious computations. However, you don’t need to be good at math a nerd or spend a long time learning to discover the stars. The ancients did that and learned a lot about their world that way. Given [...]

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Telescopes for Sale - Finding Beginner Telescopes to Get Into Astronomy

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Astronomy is a fascinating hobby. Imagine this is not like a Nintendo Wii! You don't have to keep buying new games for your telescope. All you need is a telescope, and you can start to see the beauty of the heavens. There is no boredom when it comes to astronomy. Everything is fun, and [...]

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Galileo in Acapulco a Theatrical Production for the International Year of Astronomy

by Father Sky

The International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009) celebrates astronomy and the 400th anniversary of the first recorded astronomical observations with a telescope by Galileo Galilei. The IYA was declared by the 62nd General Assembly of the United Nations and is coordinated by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). UNESCO (the UN agency for education, science and culture) [...]

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Astronomy or Astrology

by Father Sky

Astronomy or Astrology Have you ever finally given in to temptation and read your horoscope in the newspaper on Sunday morning? OK,OK, fewer and fewer people read the Sunday newspaper. But even on the net there are astrology websites and astrology columns all over the place. Even in places you would never expect them [...]

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About Telescopes and Getting Into Astronomy

by Father Sky

Astronomy is a fascinating hobby, and when you own your own telescope, astronomy takes on a new meaning. Suddenly you get to see the craters on our Moon. You get to see the rings of Saturn, and so much more. As you read this article, you will discover: * Astronomy Basics * Buying Your [...]

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Cheap Telescopes – How to Buy Telescope on a Budget

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Why do people buy cheap telescopes? Times like these, one must be practical. If you can get cheap telescopes that function the same way as the regularly-priced telescopes, then you might as well do so. You get to save more. Just make sure that the cheap telescopes you get can last for a long time. [...]

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Astronomy Using Binoculars

by Father Sky

Although they are not as appealing as a telescope, a good pair of binoculars are an excellent alternative, and will enable you to establish whether or not astronomy is for you without needing to go through the expense of buying a telescope. Binoculars are easy to use, they are light, and they are versatile. As [...]

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Astronomy Laser Pointers - Green Laser Pointers for Astronomy

by Father Sky

High power green laser pointers are becoming more and more popular for use in astronomy. Whether you are star-gazing with your astronomy club buddies or conducting an astronomy lecture outdoors, there is nothing more frustrating than unsuccessfully trying to identifying a star or constellation in the sky. Before portable lasers were available, the only [...]

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Astronomy: Build Your Own Telescope for Inexpensive Family Fun

by Father Sky

Astronomy is thought of as something nerds do or those hidden away in towers with big telescopes and mysterious computations. However, you don’t need to be good at math a nerd or spend a long time learning to discover the stars. The ancients did that and learned a lot about their world that way. [...]

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Different Types of Telescopes

by Father Sky

There are several different types of telescopes. Each has there merits, and it is a good idea to know the difference when looking to buy telescopes. In this article, you will soon discover the main differences in the different types of telescopes, and find out which is the best to buy to get the most [...]

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How to Choose Binoculars for Astronomy

by Father Sky

When buying binoculars for astronomy one of the main considerations is the light gathering capability of the binoculars you are looking to buy and therefore the size of the objective lens is extremely important. Before you start check out the range of binoculars for astronomy that are currently on the market you need to [...]

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Astronomy Pisces Constellation

by Father Sky

Astronomy hasn't always been a science, it was at one time more closely connected to astrology than it currently is. But over time theories were tested and recorded by men who wanted answers. These were men such as Ptolemy who imagined the solar system way back in 100AD, as well as Galileo who was the [...]

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Choosing Binoculars for Astronomy

by Father Sky

Astronomic binoculars are optical instruments used in stargazing or day and night sky viewing. It allows people to see far objects besides those seen by the naked eye. Choosing good binoculars for astronomic purposes entails some considerations. A good pair of astronomical binoculars is more effective as a telescope. Binoculars are small telescopes mechanically [...]

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Top Best Beginner Telescope Buying Tips

by Father Sky

Are you considering buying a telescope? If it is your first telescope, then you likely need some great best beginner telescope buying tips. Having access to these best beginner telescope buying tips can help you make the best decision when it comes to buying your first telescope. You want the top buying tips, and you [...]

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Astronomy: Pisces Constellation

by Father Sky

Astronomy hasn't always been a science, it was at one time more closely connected to astrology than it currently is. But over time theories were tested and recorded by men who wanted answers. These were men such as Ptolemy who imagined the solar system way back in 100AD, as well as Galileo who was [...]

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Astronomy Fun Facts

by Father Sky

Astronomy is a fun science filled with many astronomy fun facts. This includes information about the size of stars and the distance of our earth from the center of our own Milky Way galaxy. Astronomy fun facts about our own star, the sun, are almost endless. It's somewhere between 91 and 94.5 million miles [...]

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Telescopes for Sale Finding Beginner Telescopes to Get Into Astronomy

by Father Sky

Astronomy is a fascinating hobby. Imagine this is not like a Nintendo Wii! You don't have to keep buying new games for your telescope. All you need is a telescope, and you can start to see the beauty of the heavens. There is no boredom when it comes to astronomy. Everything is fun, and here [...]

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