On one of my problems I state that the only stars that are circumpolar are those stars that are within 35 degrees of the north celestial pole. These stars are...

Yes was wondering if anyone had any success with running starry nights on windows 95 . I know on the web site it lists 98/ME/2000/XP ,but quite a few...

I imagine the universe as a bunch of magnetic rocks of varying sizes (suspended by magnetism). And I bet, that it could be possible to create a model of this...

I'm looking for a source of information on the local galactic neighborhood, say within 5,000 light years of the sun.

There are hot blue and violet stars, moderately hot orange and yellow stars, and relatively cool red and brown stars. So where are the green stars? Rick

I have just spent a few happy hours at: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/basics/ I have found this sort of information, and at the right level for me, quite difficult...

Stan Brown wrote: In article in alt.sci.math.probability, matthewwinston wrote: Someone predicts...

Hi all, I was thinking of upgrading to a Meade LXD-55 SC8. Has anyone got any advice as whether they are a good scope or not. I have read a few reports of...

I never knew about this till now but it sounds interesting: http://www.seti-inst.edu/epo/seti_radio/Welcome.html

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Hello, reading a post earlier today someone mentioned that the other side of the moon will be visible to us in a week or so, is this true? Will we see it...

Donald Savage Headquarters, Washington September 12, 2003 (Phone: 202/358-1547) Carolina Martinez Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena,...

Donald Savage Headquarters, Washington September 12, 2003 (Phone: 202/358-1547) Guy Webster Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena,...

Hello Are Asteroids visible from Earth? If they are - what would be the ideal telescope for viewing them? Thanks in advance Joseph

On my winter solstice problem, I think I finally understand it. During the winter solstice for the northern hemisphere the sun is directly over the Tropic of...

To cut right to it: Is it a bad idea to get into amateur astronomy while living in NYC? Is it a major restriction to have urban lights on all the time? I have...

All - Any help or advice you all can give me on an upcoming telescope purchase would be greatly appreciated. I have narrowed it down to a few choices and...

The following was sent to me from my Uncle who retired from NASA. Bill. Subject: NASA TEST Sometimes it DOES take a Rocket Scientist!! (true story)

monkeys paw wrote in news:H%L7b.407544$YN5.274829@sccrnsc01: How does one view the sun thru a telescope? The short answer is,...

When I first looked at Mars a month ago the ice cap was the most prominent feature. The markings on the surface weren't very apparent. Now, for the last week...