The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks on May 6. This meteor shower is visible from late April to early May and while it is not one of the most spectacular shows, it has an interesting origin.
The Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower:Halley’s Comet Debris Trail
OK, So I Finally Watched Avatar!
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.
6 Incredible Pictures of the Sun from Space
Be sure to take a look at this incredible collection of pictures of the sun from space.
What is the Galactic Center?
If you don’t live by the bright lights of the city and can see the fuzzy arch of the Milky Way Galaxy overhead at night, you’ll have a chance to gaze upon the Galactic Center itself! The Galactic Center is the point around which the rest of our galaxy rotates. You can find it if you look in the direction of the constellations Sagittarius, Scorpius, and Ophiuchus where the Milky Way looks the brightest.
Polar Ring Galaxies: Strange Galaxies Indeed!
According to the Astronomical Institute at St. Petersburg State University in Russia, there have only been 157 Polar Ring Galaxies identified. A Polar Ring Galaxy (PRG) is type of galaxy where an outer ring of gas and stars rotates over the poles of the galaxy.