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M27: Not a Comet

August 27, 2010

While hunting for comets in the skies above 18th century France, astronomer Charles Messier diligently kept a list of the [...]

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1912 BICKERTON ASTRONOMY STAR SUN WILLIAM CONQUEROR

July 31, 2010

Genuine Historic Print as history was recorded Original old antique print, not a modern reproduction Size and details in description [...]

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Warped Sky: Star Trails Panorama

July 12, 2010

What’s happened to the sky? A time warp, of sorts, and a digital space warp too. The time warp occurs [...]

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Companion of a Young, Sun-like Star Confirmed

July 5, 2010

The first direct image of an extrasolar planet orbiting a star similar to our Sun has been confirmed. Located just [...]

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Celestron Nexstar 60GT 60mm Go-To Refractor Telescope

June 27, 2010

Computerized auto align feature makes observing easy Instant access to over 4,000 celestial objects Common sense menu descriptions 700mm focal [...]

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Young Star Cluster Westerlund 2

June 27, 2010

Dusty stellar nursery RCW 49 surrounds young star cluster Westerlund 2 in this remarkable composite skyscape from beyond the visible [...]

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Star Trails and Tajinastes

June 19, 2010

What bizarre planet do these alien creatures inhabit? It’s only planet Earth, of course. In this well-composed scene, the sky [...]

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The Medusa Nebula

June 13, 2010

Braided, serpentine filaments of glowing gas suggest this nebula’s popular name, The Medusa Nebula. Also known as Abell 21, this [...]

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Regulus and the Red Planet

June 11, 2010

Leo’s royal star Regulus and red planet Mars appear in a colorful pairing just above the horizon in this starry [...]

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Thor’s Helmet

June 6, 2010

This helmet-shaped cosmic cloud with wing-like appendages is popularly called Thor’s Helmet. Heroically sized even for a Norse god, Thor’s [...]

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1,001 Celestial Wonders to See Before You Die: The Best Sky Objects for Star Gazers

May 28, 2010

Product Description1,001 Celestial Wonders is a guide to the night sky’s brightest and most fascinating objects. Each target is accessible [...]

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Rho Ophiuchus Wide Field

May 25, 2010

The clouds surrounding the star system Rho Ophiuchus compose one of the closest star forming regions. Rho Ophiuchus itself is [...]

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Pattern Asterisms: A New Way to Chart the Stars

May 22, 2010

Product DescriptionSince the very beginning of astronomy, people have looked up sky and constructed patterns – the constellations – out [...]

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Tentacles of the Tarantula Nebula

May 19, 2010

The largest, most violent star forming region known in the whole Local Group of galaxies lies in our neighboring galaxy [...]

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How to Get Started in Astronomy

May 18, 2010

When you are thinking about astronomy, the first thing that comes to mind is a telescope. This misconception is found [...]

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Astronomy for 4-10 Yrs Kids

May 3, 2010

There is nothing like sitting outside in the dark with your kids and staring up at the night sky. Time [...]

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Tips For Getting Started In Astronomy

April 30, 2010

When you are thinking about astronomy, the first thing that comes to mind is a telescope. This misconception is found [...]

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How to Get Stated With Astronomy

April 27, 2010

When you are opinion about astronomy, the first thing that comes to thoughts is a telescope. This misconception is found [...]

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Dust Pillar of the Carina Nebula

April 27, 2010

Inside the head of this interstellar monster is a star that is slowly destroying it. The monster, on the right, [...]

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Planetary Nebula Mz3: The Ant Nebula

April 26, 2010

Why isn’t this ant a big sphere? Planetary nebula Mz3 is being cast off by a star similar to our [...]

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