Astronomy & Space

What are amateur astronomers finding when they set the scope on elenin

what does it look like is going on there? from a first hand account...-At the moment, its too close to the Sun to observe. Its appearance was entirely consistent with a comet, though. It basically ap

What probability % do you assign to the following astronomical threat

View: http://www.naturalnews.com/033564_solar_… It seems credible enough to me to be taken very seriously. If it is going to occur, it should be in 2012, or 2013. Contact your political representativ

HELP. Explain whether the rocket can still go faster from the point of view of an observer on the asteroid.

Imagine that a rocket is launched from an asteroid in deep space and fires its engines until the speed of the rocket is relative to the asteroid is equal to the speed of the rocket’s exhaust. The exha

Will the core of the earth cool down one day

Yes it will, just like for example the Moon and Mars once had liquid cores that now have cooled down. Funny fact. The core of the Earth would have long cooled down if it hadnt been for radioactive d

What do think of this universe question? 10 points!

Is it too small for us, or too big. I mean before the Sun explodes in a few million years, can we be able to (with advanced tech and civilizations) leave Earth to other plants or even extrasolar homes

The fate of the ENTIRE UNIVERSE is at stake.

Will multiple Falcon punches destroy the universe? And also, what happens if you falcon tap someone? Will they explode or would it be like a nuke exploding in front of you?-Yes, but keep in mind that

The sun at your zenith

in astronomy, the definition of zenith is this: the point directly overhead anywhere on earth. in my textbook, one of the questions asked me,where would you have to be to view the sun at your zenith?

Did nasa admit 2012 will happen

help! I am freaking out. I am seeing info saying that Nasa said that there will be a huge solar storm in late 2012. Is this true.DID NASA REALLY ADMIT THAT 2012 WILL HAPPEN !. I am only 14 and I Dont

Best answer goes to the right answer: Who/What created human beings!

(A) God (accorded to the bible)? (B) Humans naturally evolved from certain primates? (C) Nature, Atoms and Radiation? (D) Extra-Terrestrials genetically created humans from certain primate DNA a

What is Hd85512b; the exoplanet

Scientists have tracked down another goldilocks planet 31 light-years from Earth, and according to astronomers it has some strong points in its favor when it comes to the possibility of harboring the

Whats your opinion on the closing of the manned space program

The manned space program has not been closed. There are currently 6 people on the International Space Station: 3 Russians, 2 Americans, and one Japanese. I wish people would actually pay attention to

What was the real reason nasa closed

i have asked many older people that were around when nasa first opend and they all said there wasnt a mention about it only lasting 30 years. some ppl have said the funding was cut. but why would they

Do you believe there could be human like life Beyond our planet

I think there is the universe is to big to just have us in it. If you do believe there are explain to me why and what makes you believe that. If not tell my why too. Im just curious.. I really love th

Is Earth seen from the Moon the same size as the Moon seen from Earth

The angular diameter of the Moon as seen from the Earth is 0.52 degrees. The Earth viewed from the Moon has an angular diameter of 1.87 degrees (with small variations because the distance between vari

Around 8:30pm, I saw a bright green light shoot across the sky. Any ideas to what it might be

While driving home with my mother and sister, we stopped at a light- and there were hardly any cars around. Suddenly, a bright green light shot across the sky- not tail, going really fast- and it just