The science of spectroscopy paves the way for the classification of stars according to their spectral types, or the result of their specific spectra. You can tell a lot by breaking down a star’s light. In order to understand spectral types, let us go a little into the science of spectroscopy, or breaking down a […]
If you ever wondered how you can determine the elements that make something up, you can do that by subjecting your sample to spectral analysis. This involves breaking it down into its spectrum to determine its chemical composition and properties. Spectral analysis is commonly used to find out the composition of unknown materials and utilize
The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is considered to be the greatest space equipment ever to have been made. This special telescope gets its name from noted astronomer Edwin Hubble. Funding for the Hubble Telescope came during the 1970’s; however, it was not launched until 1990. It is a space telescope that floats hundreds of miles
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When you see a series of lighted objects falling from the sky, this may be a meteor shower. These lighted objects are meteors or cosmic debris radiating from the night sky and rapidly and speedily entering the earth’s atmosphere. You do not need to worry about it since a meteor will turn to the Photo
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The National Solar Observatory or NSO is an astronomy organization that focuses on studying the Sun and whose main mission is to advance our knowledge about the Sun, both as an object of astronomy and as a very dominant external factor that influences the Earth. It aims to provide tools, resources, and forefront observational opportunities
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An astronomical interferometer is a means used by most astronomers to detect radio, sound or light waves in space or also in earth as well. It is usually an array or cluster or a group of radio antennas or satellite dishes located and placed in a specific area of land to detect and intercept any
If you are looking for a particular star and are having a hard time finding it, you can utilize the method known as star hopping. Star hopping involves the use of known stars and constellations in order to find ones that may not be visible to the naked eye or are difficult to spot.
There is absolutely no life without the presence of light. Vision is not possible without the ability of the sun to illuminate objects. Even if the sun is 150 million kilometers away from earth, its rays are capable in providing the proper amount of heat and light needed for living things to survive.
Determining precise positions on Earth requires the use of three basic geographic parameters: latitude, longitude and elevation. These parameters are not very easy to determine and require accurate measurement procedures and state-of-the-art equipments.
Space-based solar power or SBSP is another way of harnessing the power coming from the Sun. It is a process of collecting solar energy in space and bringing it down for use on Earth. If you are familiar with the usual method of solar power collection on the earth’s surface that makes use of solar
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