Posts Tagged ‘ General Astronomy ’

Question by nobody: What is the differnce between Astronomy and Cosmology? I know the suffix “ology” means life and that any science ending with it is the study of a living thing. Such as biology, sociology, oncology, radiology,phsychology,etc,etc,etc. So what put the “ology” in the study of the cosmos and why isn’t it studied...
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Question by Dump the liberals into Jupiter: Do you think astronomy professors appreciate all the TIME we save them…? By showing their students how to reduce orbital elements and a time to a state vector, and then go back the other way, with a couple of pages of equations and text? Doesn’t that leave...
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Question by : I am somewhat new to astronomy and would like help choosing a new telescope…Thanks a lot everyone!!? I am relatively new to astronomy, and I have a budget of about $ 1300 give or take a hundred. I would like a very nice telescope (I have had 2 before, one cost...
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Question by Starplanet: Looking for a NASA cd with astronomy sounds and music to inspire the mind and relax? I need the title of the cd or title of songs which feature NASA communications and relaxing space music/sounds. Been looking for awhile only come across Mozart and Classical songs that is not what I...
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Question by Claudia Martinez: Can I use these binoculars for Astronomy? Their specifications are: Barska 10-30×60. I would like to see Jupiter and constellations… Also, what does those numbers mean? Are bigger numbers better that smaller? Thank you in advance. Best answer: Answer by NyxNope. Zoom binoculars are a really bad idea for astronomical...
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Question by Alzorg: What can i expect in an intro to astronomy class? Heya. I’m going to be taking an intro to astronomy class next semester in college. The course description really only said something along the lines of “will introduce the student to astronomy.” It did say it doesn’t fill a lab requirement...
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Question by Melissa: What are 3 ways that astronomy benefits us in? I am doing an essay and I have to turn it in tomorrow. I need help coming up with GOOD topics for my paragraphs (them being how astronomy is important in our lives. PLZ HElP! I will truly appretiate it. Best answer:...
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Laser pointers are widely used for different applications but the most important use is to do astronomy activities like astronomers’ research as well as amateur astronomy. In the dark at nights the beam astronomy green laser can be used for pointing accurately individual galactic bodies like individual stars. In addition they can also be...
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Question by Joseph: Which binoculars are better for astronomy viewing, the 8×56 or the 10×60? I was just curious and I wanted to know which set of binoculars would be more powerful or better for astronomy viewing. In other words, comparing 8×56 to 10×60. I own both of them. Bushnell 10×60 and Orion Mini...
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Astrology Versus Astronomy 1/12/2011 Dear Reader; YOU WILL NEVER KNOW WHY I DID IT! All the talking heads on national radio, television are ALL, to a certain extend are indirectly responsible for the AZ massacre and all are fast to say no, they are for nothing in this tragedy. Common sense dictates being so...
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Question by Connor Walls: How did you learn so much about astronomy? Like, how long did it take for you to really start to understand astronomy and start to learn a lot about it? Also, at what age did you begin to develop an interest in astronomy? Best answer: Answer by GeorgeI started becoming...
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Wow, I would say that nobody can deny their commitment to their own presentation tool – Pen style green laser pointer. The new series Acheron Pen Style Green Laser Pointer is a super popular green laser pointer worldwide for presentation in the various areas of our daily lives. It would be an interesting thing...
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