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Astronomy

Astronomy is a broad discipline covering all facets of astrophysics. In this section you can learn about the origins of the universe, black holes and other astronomical phenomena.

Topics to Explore:

Constellations Observatories Stars The Solar System
88 Constellation Names (and 24 You Can Only See From the Northern Hemisphere)

88 Constellation Names (and 24 You Can Only See From the Northern Hemisphere)

Constellation Pictures

Constellation Pictures

How to Find Orion's Belt in the Night Sky

How to Find Orion's Belt in the Night Sky

Radio Telescope Image Gallery

Radio Telescope Image Gallery

How do I build a telescope at home?

How do I build a telescope at home?

Shooting the Stars as an Astrophotographer

Shooting the Stars as an Astrophotographer

10 Types of Stars Blazing and Collapsing in Our Universe

10 Types of Stars Blazing and Collapsing in Our Universe

Solar Storm + Earth's Magnetic Field = Auroras Galore

Solar Storm + Earth's Magnetic Field = Auroras Galore

What's the Brightest Star in the Sky? Depends on the Season

What's the Brightest Star in the Sky? Depends on the Season

Why a Geomagnetic Storm Makes for Pretty Skies and Tech Scares

Why a Geomagnetic Storm Makes for Pretty Skies and Tech Scares

What Is a Harvest Moon?

What Is a Harvest Moon?

Mercury Retrograde Explained: Dates, Effects, and How to Cope

Mercury Retrograde Explained: Dates, Effects, and How to Cope

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How Old Is Earth and How Did Scientists Figure It Out?
How Old Is Earth and How Did Scientists Figure It Out?

In 1953, CalTech geochemist Clair Patterson came up with an estimate for Earth's age that still holds today.

By Patrick J. Kiger

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