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Does It Rain on Other Planets?
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Imagine sheets of methane, sulfuric acid and, yes, even diamonds falling from the sky. HowStuffWorks explains how it how it rains on other planets.
How Do Fireworks Explode in Specific Shapes?
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Nothing quite thrills like seeing fireworks light up the night sky. A lot of design and planning goes into creating the awe-inspiring shapes we've come to love.
Why Are Some Comets Green?
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News headlines talk about a rare green comet appearing in the sky. The comet itself is rare, but green comets, not so much. What makes some comets appear green?
Can You Ace This Aviation Quiz?
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Thanks to many sky-centric technologies, humans have been flying for centuries, in balloon, planes and aircraft of all kinds. What do you really know about aviation?
Stellarium Is the Free 'Planetarium' for Your Computer
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Not sure what you're seeing in the night sky? Astronomy software such as Stellarium makes stargazing easier by helping to explain what you're seeing when you look at the stars.
Does smog make for beautiful sunsets?
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Many people think that beautiful, blazing sunsets are one upside to living with the smog that hangs over polluted cities. Are they right? Does smog actually enhance sunsets?
Can You Name These Popular Songs If We Mess Up the Lyrics?
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Was Jimi Hendrix asking to be left alone so he could kiss the sky or kiss a guy?! Either way, if you knew the song in question was "Purple Haze," then this is the quiz for you!
How Do Pilots Make Up Time in the Air?
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Your pilot apologizes for your plane leaving late but then assures you she can make up the lost time in the sky. Is she pressing extra-hard on the accelerator or what?
Zeus, God of the Gods and King of Mount Olympus
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Yep, total power move, swallowing the wife. As king of the gods, Zeus could also, from his commanding position in the sky, blast any human or monster with his lightning bolt.
Can amateur astronomers spot exoplanets?
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It's not just NASA pros staring into the night sky. Lots of skilled amateurs are out there pointing their telescopes into the great beyond. But can the average space enthusiast actually make a critical discovery?