Astronomy
Articles on astronomy and exploration and observation of the solar system for astronomy students, teachers, and hobbyists.
Shortest Day of the Year
A compilation of some interesting facts about the shortest day of the year - Winter Solstice, which will help you get a better understanding of the entire concept. Continue reading, to understand how the movement of Earth determines the length of a day.
What is Solstice
The following write-up on what is solstice will help you get rid of numerous misconceptions associated with this astronomical event. Continue reading, for more information on June solstice and December solstice.
When Does Winter Solstice Occur
Winter solstice occurs in the northern hemisphere in the month of December, and in the southern hemisphere in June. Now that is bound to leave many people confused, and hence this write-up on winter solstice which will answer some of the FAQs about this astronomical event, and help you get rid of all the confusion.
Longest Day of the Year
Do you know which is the longest day of the year? The article to follow will give you a brief account of the longest day on the planet, and how it occurs.
Super Earth Discovered
A planet called Super Earth has been discovered, which is very much similar to our own Earth.
Fun Facts About Astronomy
Did you know there are stars which are nearly 600,000 times as bright as the Sun? Or the sunspots on the surface of the Sun are 3000º C cooler than the other sun surface areas? Surprised! Then read on to know some more fun facts about astronomy.
Horsehead Nebula
As the name suggests, the Horsehead nebula appears to be in the shape of a horsehead, and is no doubt a masterpiece by the creator of the universe. Read on to know more about the nebular theory and the Horsehead Nebula.
Top Astronomy Discoveries of 2008
In 2008 astronomers made some fascinating discoveries thanks to bigger and better telescopes and an ever-increasing interest in the heavens.
Astronomy for Beginners
Astronomy is an age-old science and involves the exquisite study of celestial objects. Their placements and certain derived and calculated movements are part of a scientific study to understand the phenomena beyond the atmosphere that is home to us.
Cosmic Rays: - Detection and Composition
High-energy cosmic rays are samples of material from outside the solar system. The elemental and isotopic compositions of the cosmic rays constrain the models for element production in a variety of astrophysical sources. A brief insight into the fascinating world of cosmic rays.
Solar system's twin found
Astronomers have found a planetary system similar to ours - a Jupiter-like world circling a Sun-like star in roughly the same orbit that Jupiter follows our Sun.
Friday the 13th Might Be Pretty Frightening After All - in 2029
If scientists and astronomers have it calculated correctly, Friday, April 13, 2029, could be a very unlucky day for Earth if the asteroid Apophis continues on its path toward Earth.
American Dialect Society Chooses "Plutoed" as Word of the Year
Pluto may have been dealt a blow by astronomers last year, but it was given an honor as well.
Dark Matter Witnessed After Galactic Collision
A unique event in the heavens leads scientists to believe they have finally witnessed a physical manifestation of dark matter.
A compilation of some interesting facts about the shortest day of the year - Winter Solstice, which will help you get a better understanding of the entire concept. Continue reading, to understand how the movement of Earth determines the length of a day.
What is Solstice
The following write-up on what is solstice will help you get rid of numerous misconceptions associated with this astronomical event. Continue reading, for more information on June solstice and December solstice.
When Does Winter Solstice Occur
Winter solstice occurs in the northern hemisphere in the month of December, and in the southern hemisphere in June. Now that is bound to leave many people confused, and hence this write-up on winter solstice which will answer some of the FAQs about this astronomical event, and help you get rid of all the confusion.
Longest Day of the Year
Do you know which is the longest day of the year? The article to follow will give you a brief account of the longest day on the planet, and how it occurs.
Super Earth Discovered
A planet called Super Earth has been discovered, which is very much similar to our own Earth.
Fun Facts About Astronomy
Did you know there are stars which are nearly 600,000 times as bright as the Sun? Or the sunspots on the surface of the Sun are 3000º C cooler than the other sun surface areas? Surprised! Then read on to know some more fun facts about astronomy.
Horsehead Nebula
As the name suggests, the Horsehead nebula appears to be in the shape of a horsehead, and is no doubt a masterpiece by the creator of the universe. Read on to know more about the nebular theory and the Horsehead Nebula.
Top Astronomy Discoveries of 2008
In 2008 astronomers made some fascinating discoveries thanks to bigger and better telescopes and an ever-increasing interest in the heavens.
Astronomy for Beginners
Astronomy is an age-old science and involves the exquisite study of celestial objects. Their placements and certain derived and calculated movements are part of a scientific study to understand the phenomena beyond the atmosphere that is home to us.
Cosmic Rays: - Detection and Composition
High-energy cosmic rays are samples of material from outside the solar system. The elemental and isotopic compositions of the cosmic rays constrain the models for element production in a variety of astrophysical sources. A brief insight into the fascinating world of cosmic rays.
Solar system's twin found
Astronomers have found a planetary system similar to ours - a Jupiter-like world circling a Sun-like star in roughly the same orbit that Jupiter follows our Sun.
Friday the 13th Might Be Pretty Frightening After All - in 2029
If scientists and astronomers have it calculated correctly, Friday, April 13, 2029, could be a very unlucky day for Earth if the asteroid Apophis continues on its path toward Earth.
American Dialect Society Chooses "Plutoed" as Word of the Year
Pluto may have been dealt a blow by astronomers last year, but it was given an honor as well.
Dark Matter Witnessed After Galactic Collision
A unique event in the heavens leads scientists to believe they have finally witnessed a physical manifestation of dark matter.