astronomy history Archive
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Was the 21 September Fireball a Second Moon?
Posted on October 4, 2012 | No CommentsSince before the dawn of history we have admired our planetтАЩs amazing moon and enjoyed its beautiful light.Since the 1600s we have known that some of the other planets of […] -
100 Years of Cosmic Rays
Posted on September 21, 2012 | 1 CommentEver had a frustrating morning and wished you could тАШHulk-outтАЩ or that some superhuman abilities were within your grasp even for the briefest of moments?With the psyche of superheroes very […] -
Everything You Need to Know About the Milky Way
Posted on September 14, 2012 | 13 Comments, -
Karl Jansky: The Father of Radio Astronomy
Posted on August 29, 2012 | 3 CommentsRadio astronomy is the study of the radio frequencies emitted from stars, galaxies and other celestial objects. Radio waves are produced naturally from lightning and astronomical objects, or are produced […] -
Did aliens build the pyramids?
Posted on July 3, 2012 | 17 CommentsMankind is responsible for numerous achievements in technology, arts and science.However, how much can this attributed solely to the human mind or is there another reason man has achieved such […] -
8 Facts You Need to Know About the 2012 Transit of Venus
Posted on May 1, 2012 | 2 CommentsItтАЩs the beautiful clear morning of 6 June 2012 here in Armagh and the Sun is rising into a cerulean blue sky.But look closer, and you can see a tiny […] -
The Other Siriu