Astronomy articles and info
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Asteroids These rocky bodies are to be found all over the solar system. They vary in size and in composition. |
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Near Earth Asteroids NEAs, as they are known, are asteroids that have an orbit around the Sun that brings them into close - and potentially catastrophic - proximity to Earth. |
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Basic Astronomy Terminology Want to find out what common astronomical terms mean? Find out in this brief glossary. |
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Comets The stuff of lore. From Halley's comet to Hale Bopp comets inspire awe whenever they pass close to the Earth. |
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Constellations The stars in the night sky are divided into patterns, learn about them here. |
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The Moon's Influence on Earth What effect does our major satellite, the Moon, have on the Earth? |
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Meteors Shooting stars, those flashing streaks of light, that everyone spots. What are they really? |
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Meteor Showers by month Details of which meteor showers can regularly be seen in the sky throughout the year. |
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Viewing the Northern Lights A brief introduction to auroras - the science behind them and how best to view one. |
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Radio Astronomy Not all telescopes are optical. We can learn so much about the Universe using radio telescopes. |
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Telescopes What are the different kinds of telescopes that amateurs and hobbyists commonly use? |
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Buying a Telescope Have some questions about a telescope purchase? This faq should be of help. |
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Stargazing with Binoculars An article with tips on how to get the most from your binoculars along with explanations of some useful jargon. |
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Buying Astronomical Binoculars Two part guide outlining what you need to know when buying a pair of binoculars. |
