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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?
How Many Dimensions Are There?
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A dimension is how we explain the ability to move through space. Are there more to dimensions than just spatial movement? Learn about dimensions.
Aldebaran: The Brightest Star in the Constellation Taurus
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Aldebaran is not just the brightest star in the constellation Taurus, it's also the 14th brightest star in the sky.
What and where is the dark side of the moon?
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Dark side of the moon is term that is used freely in pop culture. But what is the dark side of the moon? Learn more.
What is relativity?
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Relativity is the famous theory that was created by Albert Einstein. Learn about relativity in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Is Ophiuchus the 13th Zodiac Sign?
Thousands of years ago, the Babylonians created the zodiac and dropped a constellation when it didn't quite fit into their schematic. Its name? Ophiuchus. Should it be part of our horoscope?
Orion Nebula Is Scene of Epic Star Battle
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In this stellar nursery, firstborn stars are ruthless.
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?
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.
What is the Milky Way?
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It's your home, and a colossally sized one at that. How much do you know about your galactic digs and their residence amid the yawning universe?