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Aesthetics of Astronomy
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:10:39 -0700
When I tell people I majored in astronomy, the general reaction is one of shock and awe. Although people don't realize just how much physics it is (which scares them even more when they found out), they're still impressed that anyone would choose to major in a physical science. Quite often, I'm asked the question, [...]
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International Year Of Astronomy 2009: Final Report Released
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:08:17 -0700
by Staff Writers Paris, France (SPX) Sep 08, 2010 A 1300-page final report for the International Year of Astronomy 2009 was released at the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Science & Environment
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:38:55 -0700
Astronomers have spotted the tell-tale signs of so-called dwarf galaxies being digested by bigger spiral galaxies. Spiral galaxies are known to grow by swallowing their diminutive neighbours; as this process occurs, the dwarf galaxies become severely distorted.
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2 Asteroids to Zoom Between Earth and the Moon's Orbit
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:30:12 -0700
Two asteroids will zip close by the Earth Wednesday and may be visible in telescopes as they zip between our planet and the orbit of the moon.
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Science center to feature star talk
Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:32:46 -0700
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