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Learn How to Spot Planets with the Naked Eye

There are five naked eye planets that you can learn to recognize in the night sky. These are Mercury, Venus,… Read More

Astronomy As A Tourist Attraction

I travel a lot, and during my travels I have encountered many places where astronomy is a central part of… Read More

Statement on Scientific Literacy from a Spaceflight Historian

Emily Carney has written articles for AmericaSpace, Ars Technica, and other online outlets throughout the last decade. She founded the… Read More

The Pale Blue Dot

The pale blue dot. It's what astronomer Carl Sagan called our home planet when he viewed it from the furthest… Read More

Facts About The Milky Way [Video]

Here is a cool video with some facts about our galaxy Read More

The Overview Effect

The Overview Effect, first described by author Frank White in 1987, is an experience that transforms astronauts’ perspective of the… Read More

Did NASA Land On The Moon?

  To me it's hilarious that there are still people who believe we didn't land on the moon, despite the… Read More