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Constellation Pictures
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Learn about the solar system and explore the final frontier with our Constellation Pictures. Check out our Constellation Pictures today!
7 Eye-catching Facts About the Bright Star Vega
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Even if you've never looked through a telescope, you've probably seen Vega, one of the brightest stars in our galaxy. In fact, thousands of years ago, Vega was our North Pole star, and will be again in the future.
Can You Match the Birthstones and Birth Months to the Right Zodiacs?
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Twelve months, 12 constellations, 12 precious stones. They've all gone together for thousands of years in many different cultures, but how well do you know them? Let's polish some gemstones and find out!
The Largest Star in the Universe Is 1,700x Bigger Than Our Sun
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In the vast night sky, where countless stars vie for attention, one colossus reigns supreme as the largest star in the universe. Situated thousands of light-years from Earth, this celestial giant's sheer magnitude challenges our understanding of stellar physics.
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 Horoscopes Work
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Astrology holds that the relative positions of stars and planets have influence over the lives of human beings. Believers call it a science, while non-believers call it nonsense. Learn the basics of astrology.
Do we have astrology to thank for clocks?
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Astrology and clocks have a long history together. Learn if we have astrology to thank for clocks and other interesting facts about astrology and time.
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?
Landmark TWA Flight Center Now Stuns as Hotel
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It took 22 agencies and more than 180 firms to turn Eero Saarinen's groundbreaking TWA terminal into a spectacular hotel. HowStuffWorks visits.
The Ultimate GPS Quiz
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No one likes to be lost. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is the modern successor to maps, start positions and landmarks, all of which help us find our way on land or sea. Developed by the U.S. military, the GPS is actually a constellation of 27 Earth-orbiting satellites (24 in operation and three extras in case one fails). Take this quiz to learn more about using the GPS.