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Who discovered gravity?
Published on 3 Oct 2010 at 00:00.
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Sunday 3rd October 2010
Sir Isaac Newton
He discovered the force of gravity in 1655.
Gravity is a pulling force that keeps the stars and planets in their orbits. Earth’s gravity stops the Moon from floating away into space. The Sun’s gravity keeps all the planets in our Solar System in orbit around the star – our Sun.
Early [...]
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Who was the first man and woman in Space?
Published on 27 Sep 2010 at 00:00.
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Monday 27th September 2010
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin
Yuri Gagarin from Russia was the first man in space on 12th April 1961. Click here for more information about him.
Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshkova
In 1963 Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to be launched into space.
Click here for more information about her.
Can Space make astronauts ill?
Yes, when astronauts stay in space for [...]
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International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN)
Published on 17 Sep 2010 at 00:00.
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Friday 17th September 2010
Did you know?
Tomorrow on Saturday 18th September 2010 will mark the first ever International Observe the Moon Night!
This year’s InOMN will be used as our pilot year to inform us on how to make it better and more interactive. They are testing the waters and would love to hear from you about [...]
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Next Sky Camp this year ?
Published on 16 Sep 2010 at 00:00.
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Thursday 16th September 2010
Kielder Forest Autumn Star Camp (6th ~ 11th October 2010)
Yes, another big UK Star Party, this one is organised by the Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society, it takes place at Kielder Forest in Northumberland starts on Wednesday 6th till Monday 11th October 2010 – more darkest skies in the country but it requires [...]
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Sky Camp @ North Norfolk
Published on 10 Sep 2010 at 08:20.
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Friday 10th September 2010
Last night it was an ever-better condition skies that I was observed some showpieces – Deep Sky Objects in the constellation of Perseus (The Hero).
Perseus lies in the Milky Way, therefore is rich typical Milky Way objects as Open Clusters and Diffuse Nebulae.
Justifiably famous Perseus Double Cluster (NGC869 & NGC884) – one [...]
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Sky Camp @ North Norfolk
Published on 8 Sep 2010 at 10:18.
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Wednesday 8th September 2010
Some of our deaf members (British Deaf Astronomical Association) will arrive here later today – I am sure we will catch up with lots of talk about what we have observed during the summertime.
Anyway last night till this morning 3am stayed up to observe some Open & Globular Clusters. Also looked at [...]
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Autumn Equinox Sky Camp, Kelling Heath, Norfolk
Published on 6 Sep 2010 at 00:00.
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Monday 6th September 2010
Setting up a telescope by some members of
British Deaf Astronomical Association.
The Equinox Sky Camp is the largest star party in the UK, with hundreds of amateur astronomers meeting up at Kelling Heath, Norfolk, for a weekend of observing and events. The main day of the event has traditionally been the Saturday, with trade stands, [...]
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The Sun exploded
Published on 5 Sep 2010 at 00:00.
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Sunday 5th September 2010
NEVER NEVER LOOK AT OR NEAR THE SUN
THROUGH BINOCULARS or TELESCOPES !
PERMANENT BLINDNESS WILL RESULT EVEN
JUST QUICKLY LOOK AT THE SUN.
NEVER means DO NOT TRY!
Click here for enlarge image that it shows Sun Spots (Ref Number Spots :- 1105) is growing rapidly, but does not yet pose a treat for a strong solar flares [...]
Successfully Test
Published on 3 Sep 2010 at 00:00.
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Friday 3rd September 2010
(Credit: NASA)
NASA and ATK Successfully Test Five-Segment Solid Rocket Motor
Smoke and fire billow as the DM-2 motor roars into a successful test in Brigham City, Utah, on Aug. 31, 2010. (Credit: NASA)
With a loud roar and mighty column of flame, NASA and ATK Aerospace Systems successfully completed a two-minute, full-scale test of [...]
Amazing image of Jupiter
Published on 2 Sep 2010 at 00:00.
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Thursday 2nd September 2010
I want to sharing with you an amazing image of Jupiter that was captured by the telescope of world-famous astrophotographer Anthony Wesley, Australia – Click here for an enlarge image – crystal-clear transparency!
“On a scale of 1 to 10, the seeing was a 12 and now I know what it must be [...]
