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How Astrolabes Work

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Astrolabes are exquisitely crafted instruments that have hundreds of uses. Isn't it time you learned how to use this handy decoder of the sky?

Binoculars Buying Guide

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Buying binoculars can be confusing with so many types on the market. See our binocular buying guide to find out which pair is perfect for you.

Planetarium

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Planetarium, is an educational device for showing the locations and movements of the planets and other objects in the universe.

How Dark Matter Works

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For decades, stargazing scientists have been facing their own darkness on the edge of town as they try to explain one of astronomy's greatest mysteries: dark matter. Have they been successful, or will the universe carry its secrets for a long time?

3 Times Total Eclipses Influenced World History

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Have eclipses ever had an impact on world events and human history? Learn more about solar eclipses and history in this HowStuffWorks article.

How Telescopes Work

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For centuries, curious observers have probed the heavens with the aid of telescopes. Today, both amateur and professional scopes magnify images in a variety of ways.

How Sunspots Work

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Sunspots are explained in this article. Learn about sunspots.

What Did Isaac Newton Discover? 10 of Sir Isaac Newton's Inventions

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Almost 300 years after his death, Sir Isaac Newton remains one of the most influential thinkers in history. What are some of his most enduring inventions?

Two for Teegarden: Pint-sized Star System Discovered Right Next Door

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HowStuffWorks looks at the Teegarden star system, which has two Earth-sized exoplanets orbiting the ancient star right on our galactic doorstep.

What if a black hole formed near our solar system?

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Black holes have serious pull, and they're not afraid to use it. Could one of these skulking bad boys ever arise in our home, sweet (solar system) home?

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