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Polaris Star: How to Spot the North Star in the Night Sky
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Polaris, also known as the North Star, is almost exactly over the celestial North Pole, making it extremely useful for navigation (and for making wishes on, as well).
What was the first telescope that humans launched into space?
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The history of space exploration is full of firsts: first animal in space, first human on the moon, first probe to reach mars. But as they say, you've got to look before you leap. So what was the first telescope launched into space?
What's an Accretion Disk?
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Accretion disks are one way that we can spot stars and even black holes. Learn more about accretion disks at HowStuffWorks.
Harry Potter Professors Quiz
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Harry Potter's professors ranged from brilliant to boring. Test your knowledge of Harry Potter professors in this quiz from HowStuffWorks. Think you have what it takes?
How Stars Work
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When you look up at night and see thousands of stars, have you ever wondered what you are looking at? Learn what stars are and how they live and die!
Ultimate Guide to the Savoie Wine Region
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The Savoie wine region is among France's best. Learn all about the Savoie wine region at HowStuffWorks.
How a Supernova Works
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A dying star can explode with the force of a few octillion nuclear bombs and create any element in the universe. But why do stars go supernova?
Scientists Detected a Space Hurricane for the First Time. What's That?
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In 2014, scientists observed a space hurricane for the first time; they reported their findings this year. But what's a space hurricane - and do we on Earth have to worry about with them?
That Faint Light in the Night Sky Could Be the Gegenschein
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The gegenschein, "faint light" in German, occurs under very specific astronomical conditions when the sun reaches the exact opposite of Earth from wherever you're stargazing.
Shooting the Stars as an Astrophotographer
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Do you love looking at beautiful pictures of the night sky? How do space photographers get those shots? And could you join their ranks?