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Friday, 31 May 2013
Eagle nebula discovered by Jean-Philippe de Cheseaux
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The Eagle Nebula is a young open cluster of stars in the constellation Serpens, discovered by Jean-Philippe de Cheseaux in 1745-46. Its na...
Thursday, 30 May 2013
What is a Supernova Remnant ?
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A supernova remnant is simply what is left over (i.e. the remnant) of a supernova. That probably isn't a very helpful definition, so ...
Wednesday, 29 May 2013
What is a Nebula ?
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A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, visible in the night sky either as an indistinct bright patch or as a dark silhouette against... (i...
Tuesday, 28 May 2013
How to become an Astronomer ? (A Guide for Students of All Ages)
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Introduction - Astronomy is a very exciting and challenging subject which involves many of the other sciences such as physics, mathem...
Saturday, 25 May 2013
How to Tell the Difference Between Planets and Stars ?
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Astronomy can be confusing! There's so much jargon involved, and it can be very difficult to tell things apart, both visually and verb...
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