Physical Science

Mythology influenced the naming of many celestial bodies including the constellations and the names of the main constellations have changed little since ancient times. Star patterns within the constellations will always stay the same as, like the Sun, they move across…
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Knowing how to implement a star chart effectively is imperative if you wish to familiarize yourself with stars and constellations. With a little practise, one can become familiar with the night sky and notice the changes as they occur. Stars…
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Not everyone has a very good sense of direction. When travelling, especially in new places, it can be easy to become disorientated. Which way is North? There are some simple ways to improve your sense of direction, using the Sun’s…
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The urban stargazer can have many difficulties pursuing their hobby of astronomy.  What with light pollution in the city being the problem it is nowadays, and localised pollution getting in the way.  The urban stargazer also needs to find a…
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Viewing lunar eclipses can only be described as a sensational experience. Such a pleasure it is to set eyes on what looks somewhat like a ripe peach sitting within the sky. To say lunar eclipses are wonderful to photograph is…
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Today, there is an entire generation of Americans that are not old enough to remember the Apollo moon landings. Sadly, this has led to the belief by many that the Apollo program, while real, did not actually land men on…
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The universe is billions of years old and since ancient times, the stars, galaxies and constellations have fascinated man. Even through a small telescope, it is possible to appreciate the beauty of the night time skies as stars, planets and…
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NEBULA-THE BEGINNING Stars are said to be the father of all planets and organisms. When super giants collapse under the pressure of gravity, an explosion known as supernova occurred and the elements within the star’s core spread out into the…
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Today, most people have their own opinions about UFOs. Many will say they believe there is alien life in the universe. Others will say there is not life in the universe, but scientists find new planets every day, making opinions…
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What is a Sun Outage? A sun outage, also known as a solar or sun transit outage, is an electromagnetic phenomenon that interrupts or distorts a geostationary satellite signal caused by interference from solar radiation making a station downlink temporarily…
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