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In January 2008, an international team of astronomers confirmed that one of the largest black holes in the universe is paired with a much smaller partner nearby--the first definitive observation of black holes in a close binary system. Click here to read more from Discover Magazine. Text Credit:Discover Magazine. Image Credit: NASA/JPL. |
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Experience and share the universe by using the IYA Discovery Guide. There are new themes every month and each have hands-on activities. |
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Are you fascinated by the Universe? Have you ever wondered about the excitement Galileo felt when he first saw lunar craters and mountains, the moons of Jupiter and other celestial wonders? We encourage you to explore the cosmos around us. Text courtesy of International Year of Astronomy
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first humans to walk on the Moon, but it was robots who paved the way. Take a journey through decades of triumph - and frustration - as scientists and engineers found ways to extend humanity's vision beyond Earth. Come back often. This story is far from over and we'll be adding history as it happens. Text Courtesy of NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology
Timeline Courtesy of NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology
Image Credit: zizzybaloobah,
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How many stars?... YOU can help us find out!
A unique experiment! Its goal is the worldwide determination of the present night sky visibility conditions based on simple astronomical observations that can be done with the naked eye and within minutes. The success of the experiment depends on obtaining as many observations as possible from as many locations as possible: that means your contribution!Click here to find out how you can contribute.
Cosmic Collision
Watch the computer-generated enactments of cosmic collisions that are occuring in galaxies around us. Find out why these collisions occur and see what they look like.
