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The Power of the Force!

Which has more influence on you at birth: the planets of the solar system or your doctor? For thousands of years people have tried to use the locations of the planets at the time of a person's birth as a means of predicting life's future events.

Text and Image Credit: Portal to the Universe
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        Earth Hour 2009




Wonder what you can do? Earth Hour started with one country and spread to the world. Turn your lights off for one hour in March. Watch this video to learn more.


Connecting Astronomy to Society
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Image Credit: Pete Ashton,
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Astronomy, the oldest science in history, has played an important role in most, if not all, cultures over the ages. Thanks to advanced telescopes and space probes, astronomy continues to be a trailblazer, enhancing our knowledge by delivering breathtaking discoveries almost on a weekly basis.

Everyone should realize the impact of astronomy and other fundamental sciences on our daily lives, and understand how scientific knowledge can contribute to a more equitable and peaceful society. Learn more here about the role astromony has played within society. If you are interested to explore different cultural perspectives on astronomy, check out the books and links listed here.
Text courtesy of International Year of Astronomy








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Spinoff

Spinoff is NASA's annual premier publication featuring successfully commercialized NASA technology. For more than 40 years, the NASA Innovative Partnerships Program has facilitated the transfer of NASA technology to society. Since 1976, Spinoff has featured between 40 and 50 of these commercial products annually. You can search Spinoff's database to see the many inventions that are all due to NASA technology.


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NASA Anatomy

Here is an interactive guide on how space technology improves human health.








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