Wednesday, November 11, 2009

astronomy

Cloudy With a Chance of Pebble Showers

Simulation suggests rocky exoplanet has bizarre atmosphere. more >>

Metamaterials Could Mimic Black Holes, Disrupted Planetary Orbits

Physicists could study black holes and chaotic planetary orbits in the laboratory, a team proposes. more >>

Astronomers Find Coldest, Driest, Calmest Place on Earth

Swiss Astronomer Claims Discovery Of 2 Asteroids

Beyond Galileo’s Universe

Astronomers grapple with cosmic puzzles both dark and light. more >>

Hubble Space Telescope: A Spy on the Universe - US News and World Report

Scientists Discover a Nearly Earth-Sized Planet

Youngest Exploded Star in the Milky Way Is Discovered

The young remains of a supernova allow astronomers to observe star formation early in the process. more >>

Radio Telescope Reveals Secrets of Massive Black Hole

Astronomers get closest look yet at space particle accelerators. more >>

Near-Earth Asteroid Offers Rare Chance for a Close Look

Arecibo astronomers prepare to obtain close images of a near-Earth asteroid. more >>

When ET Phones Home, Will You Be There to Take the Call?

New technology makes it 500 times more likely for the Arecibo radio telescope to detect alien life. more >>

Time Change Improves Comet Holmes Visibility

Time Change Improves Comet Holmes Visibility more >>

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