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Panorama reveals more rhan a thousand Black Holes

Panorama reveals more rhan a thousand Black Holes

Astronomers have captured an image of more than a thousand supermassive black holes. These results give astronomers a snapshot of a crucial period when these monster black holes are growing, and provide insight into the environments in wh [...]

Posted On : Mar, 22 2007 | Comments : 0

Scientists C which Jupiter Moon will reveal the most

Scientists C which Jupiter Moon will reveal the most

Planetary Scientists studying the rich data set from the Galileo Mission to the outer solar system, the community suffers from an embarrassment of riches, because each of the moons of Jupiter differs in the way that they can reveal more abo [...]

Posted On : Mar, 22 2007 | Comments : 0

The Moons of Mars

The Moons of Mars

It is perhaps fitting that a planet with the ominous reputation of Mars should have two moons that are named for the horses that pulled the chariot of the Roman god of war. Phobos and Deimos are the greek words for fear and panic, respectiv [...]

Posted On : Mar, 21 2007 | Comments : 0

Mars Express and Venus Express operations extended

Mars Express and Venus Express operations extended

ESA's Mars Express and Venus Express missions, to explore our nearest neighbor planets Mars and Venus respectively, will continue to operate until early-May 2009. The decision was unanimously taken recently by ESA's Science Programme Comm [...]

Posted On : Mar, 21 2007 | Comments : 0

Chandra examines Jupiter as New Horizons advanced

Chandra examines Jupiter as New Horizons advanced

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft made its closest approach to Jupiter on its ultimate journey to Pluto. This flyby gave scientists a unique opportunity to study Jupiter using the package of instruments available on New Horizons, while coord [...]

Posted On : Mar, 21 2007 | Comments : 0

Different Shades of Dark

Different Shades of Dark

The reason that the Moon doesn't just disappear all of a sudden during a total lunar eclipse is that Earth's shadow, like the shadow of everything else, isn't all completely dark. The lighter part of Earth's shadow is call the penumbra an [...]

Posted On : Mar, 20 2007 | Comments : 0

Lunar Eclipse

When Earth passes through the Moon's shadow, it is called a solar eclipse. When the Moon passes through Earth's shadow, we are treated to a lunar eclipse. When we get to enjoy a total lunar eclipse, it is quite an event. In order for the M [...]

Posted On : Mar, 19 2007 | Comments : 0

Lunar Eclipse

Lunar Eclipse

When Earth passes through the Moon's shadow, it is called a solar eclipse. When the Moon passes through Earth's shadow, we are treated to a lunar eclipse. When we get to enjoy a total lunar eclipse, it is quite an event. In order for the M [...]

Posted On : Mar, 16 2007 | Comments : 0
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