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Red, White, and Blue Stellar Fireworks in Distant Galaxy

Greg - Staff Writer — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:30:31 +0000

As Americans celebrate their Independence Day today, I thought we should look to the heavens to find a celestial celebration. In the distant galaxy NGC 4449, you can find the colors red, white, and blue ablaze in new star forming regions which resemble fireworks!

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Crescent Moon Photos

Greg - Staff Writer — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 18:46:49 +0000

I shot these pictures of the Crescent Moon last night. It was a beautiful, clear night and the Moon was hovering on the horizon just after sunset.

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Thinking About Time – Farewell to a Good Friend

Greg - Staff Writer — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:43:20 +0000

Tonight, I'm thinking about time. The amount of time that we spend on this earth - aware of ourselves and our surroundings - seems extremely short when you compare our lifespan to the age of our universe. Some estimate the age of our universe to be around 13.7 billion years. There seems to be a disconnect. How could the universe be so old and our lifespan so short? Why can't we all live longer - to enjoy our family and friends for hundreds if not thousands of years? It's not like the universe is going to end quickly so that our lives have to end quickly as well, right?

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What is the temperature of Outer Space?

Brian - Staff Writer — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:54:16 +0000

Most of us probably know that it is cold in outer space - but how cold is it, exactly? Is the temperature of outer space the same everywhere, or does the temperature differ in different areas? Read on for answers to these questions and more.

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OK, So I Finally Watched Avatar!

Greg - Staff Writer — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:46:48 +0000

I finally watched Avatar this past weekend. I never went to the theater. I never saw it in 3D. Instead, I waited for it to come out on DVD and watched it at home. I know what you're thinking - that I'm probably the last one on the planet to see it AND that I missed out on all the awesomeness that the film had to offer on the 3D big screen.

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What is Interstellar Space – Just Space Between the Stars?

Greg - Staff Writer — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 01:18:12 +0000

Interplanetary space is the area between planets in the solar system. Moving up on the scale is interstellar space or the area between stars within the same galaxy. Finally, the largest physical space is the area between galaxies themselves which is called intergalactic space!

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Space Dust: More than Just a Cloud of Gas and Dust

Brian - Staff Writer — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:51:23 +0000

Space dust, also known as cosmic dust, is a collection matter ranging from a few molecules to around .1 mm in size. While this dust was once considered simply an annoying obstruction for those trying to observe objects in outer space, further research has shown that it is actually a key component to various astrophysical processes.

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Colliding Galaxies: Can the Milky Way Galaxy Collide with Andromeda?

Greg - Staff Writer — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:02:36 +0000

A galaxy is just about the largest object in the universe. Our Milky Way galaxy and the Andromeda galaxy may eventually collide. So what happens when galaxies do reach one another?

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Outer Space is Deep, Astronomical, and Covers a Vast Distance

Brian - Staff Writer — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:01:10 +0000

Outer space is a vast area that we basically cannot even comprehend. It is astronomical in size, and this vast distance only adds to its complexity.

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