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Brother, can you spare a galactic classification?
"Your job is very simple! All you need to do is look out for the features that mark out spiral and elliptical galaxies. In fact, as you're a human and not a computer, most galaxies should be easy to classify since they're obviously spirals or obviously ellipticals."
WIKISKY
The main purpose of WIKISKY is to consolidate astronomical, astrophysical and other information about different space objects and astrophysical facts.
The Prairie Meteorite Search
University specialists are demonstrating what meteorites look like on the ground and reaping the benefit when members of the public discover more.
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New Mexican Telescope
Mexican President Vicente Fox has inaugurated a giant telescope that could help scientists uncover clues about the creation of the universe.
The Center for Backyard Astrophysics
A global network of small telescopes dedicated to photometry of cataclysmic variables.
Nations compete for next generation radio telescope
Australia or South Africa will get to host the Square Kilometre Array
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Pluto Controversy not over yet
A fierce backlash has begun against the decision by astronomers to strip Pluto of its status as a planet.
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A really BIG telescope
European astronomers are planning to build an optical telescope that is four times bigger than any in existence.
Double planet system found without a star
We've known for a while about "planemos" - planetary-mass objects not orbiting a star. However, this is the first time two such bodies have been found orbiting one another.
Astronomers Suggest Black Holes Don't Exist
Observations of a quasar have been interpreted to have it powered by a magnetospheric eternally collapsing object, which the study authors say precludes the existence of a black hole. The research has yet to be verified.
World's oldest astronomy computer
The size of a shoebox, a mysterious bronze device scooped out of a Roman-era shipwreck at the dawn of the 20th century has baffled scientists for years. Now a British researcher has stunningly established it as the world's oldest surviving astronomy computer.
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Ancient astronomical observatories - as seen from space
In one of history's nice ironies, we have turned our space-based observatories toward earth to photograph ancient observatories like Chichen Itza and Stonehenge. This gallery has the shots.
Comet break-up fuels spectacular sky show
Comet 73P is continuing its glorious disintegration as it flies by Earth ? the comet is now in at least 58 visible pieces. Amateur observers should be able to see the brightest sections of the comet ? full name Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 3 ? near the constellation Cygnus with a small telescope or a pair of binoculars.
Astronomers: Watch for "Red Spot Jr" to overtake the original in July
Earlier this year, astronomers reported that a second "red spot" - a giant storm - had appeared on Jupiter. Already famous for having a large red spot that is a storm that has been raging for at least 400 years, Jupiter has a treat in store for planet watchers this July. Red Spot Jr. is sneaking up on the bigger storm.
Our sun may have a companion
The Binary Research Institute (BRI) has found that orbital characteristics of the recently discovered planetoid, "Sedna", demonstrate the possibility that our sun might be part of a binary star system.
What factors affect my ability to see the moon during the day?
I have noticed that I can see the moon during the day sometimes, but not all the time. What factors are at work here? The season? The time of day?
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