Posts under ‘Astronomy’

Both magazines and the Internet are excellent sources for recent astronomy articles. People write when new images are taken. People write when nations announce new missions into space. Every new discovery and piece of information generates a tremendous amount of discussion. Here are just a few. read more..

Astronomy hasn’t always been a science, it was at one time more closely connected to astrology than it currently is. But over time theories were tested and recorded by men who wanted answers. This included men like Isaac Newton who realized our sun was a star like any other, and even Ptolemy who way back in 100AD realized our Earth was part of a planetary system. The universe is infinite, which means astronomy is infinite. So a choice has to be made to zero in on a smaller sub-set of astronomy. This article will zero in on Pisces constellation astronomy. read more..

Near the end of the 16th century, a man named Galileo was born in Italy. He eventually became a mathematics teacher despite having no degree, and it was here that his famous future was first hinted at. A baby step towards Galileo Galilei astronomy was when he demonstrated to students that different weight objects fell at the same speed, counter to Aristotle’s teachings. He wasn’t invited back to teach, and so moved to a position at the University of Padua. It was there that his ideas about astronomy truly began. read more..

The science of astronomy goes back as far as man does. Once tied closely to astrology, today it has become a serious science and hobby for millions of people. Let’s take a look at some of the current happenings in astronomy. read more..

Sometimes astronomy is like sports. Keeping up with it can be a lot of fun. Big things happen nearly every day. Maybe new planets are found, new galaxies, or even just new information about already discovered objects. read more..

Astronomy today is a serious science as well as a hobby enjoyed by many people. Every day something new happens in the world of astronomy to gather the attention of millions of fans worldwide. It can also be a lot of fun. Let’s get right to the newest in astronomy. read more..

Many people love astronomy. Some of these are professionals who work in observatories. Some are enthusiasts who delve into the stars as a hobby. Hobbyists have even made many amazing discoveries. For the longest time telescopes or at least binoculars were the tools of choice. Today however, computers make it possible to practice astronomy without them thanks to astronomy software. This is a discussion of just some of the available software. read more..

The science of examining objects and phenomena in space such as nebulae, galaxies and comets is called astronomy. It can be a serious science, but also a fun hobby. So people tend to flock to an astronomy picture of the day. They’re all over the place. read more..

Astronomy is as vast as the universe it seeks to study. It’s due to the fact that astronomy is all about the universe. That’s why so many people follow astronomy news in print magazines and online. Let’s look at some of the more interesting tidbits. read more..

Both a profession and a hobby, astronomy is popular all over the world. As do other interests, astronomy generates millions of words of information every month. All of this is compiled on a regular basis in an astronomy magazine. Now that these magazines are online, it’s an even better world for amateur astronomers. read more..