A dino that has been excavated in Argentina is said to be one of the largest things to ever walk the earth.. According to the discoverers the bones consisted of 25 tail bones as well as parts of the pectoral girdle and the pelvis. These are showing scientits that they are the largest animals in …
If you have a passion for star gazing, telescopes, the Hubble and the universe and this thing we call “astronomy”, you are far from alone. Of course, we know that astronomy is a highly respected science that has produced some of the most amazing accomplishments of the twentieth century. On top of that, it is …
Shooting Stars If you are a serious astronomy fanatic like a lot of us are, you can probably remember that one event in childhood that started you along this exciting hobby. It might have been that first time you looked through a telescope. But for many of us, it was that first time we …
For most of us, the idea of astronomy is something we directly connect to “stargazing”, telescopes and seeing magnificent displays in the heavens. And to be sure, that is the exciting area of astronomy that accounts for it’s huge popularity. So to the uninitiated, the idea of “radio astronomy” seems strange. There are two reasons …
Although it is much less expensive to initially get hooked into the local electric company’s grid than it is to set up and hook into wind turbines, in the long run one saves money by utilizing the wind for one’s energy needs—while also becoming more independent. Not receiving an electric bill while enjoying the advantages …
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For many of us, our very first experience of learning about the celestial bodies begins when we saw our first full moon in the sky. It is truly a magnificent view even to the naked eye. If the night is clear, you can see amazing detail of the lunar surface just star gazing on in …
Buying the right telescope to take your love of astronomy to the next level is a big next step in the development of your passion for the stars. In many ways, it is a big step from someone who is just fooling around with astronomy to a serious student of the science. But you and …
It’s hard to say when in our lives each of us become aware of this thing called “astronomy”. But it is safe to say that at some point on our lives, each and every one of us has that moment when we are suddenly stunned when we come face to face with the enormity of …
Stained Teeth Experiment Just about everything that we eat and drink has a chance to stain our teeth. In this experiment, we’re going to see how long it takes for three separate drinks to stain the shell of an egg. This is a simulation experiment perfect for chemistry and science. This experiment can last as …
Core Sampling Core samples are taken for many different reasons. A core sample can tell scientists how old rock is, what the fluid content is, and even where to find gas or oil. In this project, we’re going to show you how to get hands on with core sampling by using something that most kids …