Archive for January, 2009
Current Happenings In Astronomy
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009Astronomy has been with the human race as long as we can remember. In the beginning it was very connected to astrology, but as time went by astronomy became more and more scientific, relying on observation, measurement and the scientific theory to develop a knowledge of the universe outside our own planet and solar system. […]
A Short Introduction of Galileo Galilei
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009Near the end of the 16th century, a man named Galileo was born in Italy. He first became a math teacher even though he had no degree in the subject, and here he began his path to greatness. A baby step towards Galileo Galilei astronomy was when he demonstrated to students that different weight objects […]
Astronomy For Kids
Friday, January 9th, 2009Astronomy is a serious science. And as with many things, even very serious things, people often get an early start. Astronomy for kids is a thought provoking pursuit that can teach them about the sciences in general. Kids naturally gravitate to many aspects of astronomy. Movies like Star Wars only serve to increase this attraction.
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