How Do Black Holes Work?

SaraRayne Dec 11, 2019

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Black holes are possibly the most mysterious objects in the universe, and their name doesn’t really help their reputation. Of course, it’s also a little misleading. Black holes aren’t really holes at all, but...

How Hawking Radiation Works

SaraRayne Dec 11, 2019

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The name Stephen Hawking will forever be associated with a brilliant and inspirational scientist who helped come up with theories and explanations for some of the strangest mysteries in physics. One such...

How NASA Plans to Deal with Killer Asteroids

SaraRayne Dec 11, 2019

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One of science-fiction’s favorite topics is killer asteroids. What’s not to love? Earth in peril, and only science to save the day. Movies like this make us laugh and cry, but rarely do we think about the...

What Happens to the Human Body in Space?

SaraRayne Dec 11, 2019

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As much as we hate to admit it, humans are fragile. We’re designed to live on Earth under some pretty specific conditions, and we are certainly not put together to survive outside Earth without some...

How SpaceX Plans to Land the First Humans on Mars

SaraRayne Dec 11, 2019

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The future of humans more than likely lies out there in the solar system, and perhaps beyond. For the time being, we’re stuck here on Earth, looking longingly at other planets and wondering what it might be...

How to Observe the Moon

SaraRayne Dec 10, 2019

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Our constant companion is a familiar sight in the night sky. Sometimes, we can even take for granted the fact that it’s there at all. But when you want to take a few moments to appreciate its beauty, what’s...

How Do We Navigate In Space?

SaraRayne Dec 10, 2019

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Turn right on 1st street.

It’s just north of the river.

Follow your GPS!

Down here on Earth, directions seem so simple (or at least, relatively so). We determine our cardinal directions using the poles...

How Rockets Are Launched

SaraRayne Dec 10, 2019

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Everyone loves a good rocket launch. That initial countdown when everyone is hushed and prepared to witness an amazing feat. The moments just before the engines are fired. The exhilarating rush when liftoff...

Top 5 SpaceX Accomplishments

SaraRayne Dec 10, 2019

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Few companies have captured the attention and admiration of the public quite like SpaceX. Led by visionary (and to some, madman) Elon Musk, SpaceX is at the forefront of innovation as far as space travel and...

Why are Some Elements More Abundant Than Others?

SaraRayne Dec 10, 2019

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The periodic table is such a standard diagram in the educational system, we often forget what a wonder it is that we even know about and can distinguish between the dozens of elements that make up our world...

5 Incredible Earth-like Planets

SaraRayne Dec 10, 2019

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Earth is an incredible place. We humans feel incredibly special to be able to live and thrive on such a unique planet, and so we should. However, the more technology we put into orbit, the more we realize we...

How Do We Know the Universe is Expanding?

SaraRayne Dec 10, 2019

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Whenever we discuss the universe, one characteristic that always comes up is expansion. The universe is expanding, growing in every direction at once, becoming more vast with each passing moment. How do we...

What Happened During the Big Bang?

SaraRayne Dec 10, 2019

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The Big Bang. That incredible, cosmic moment that led to everything we see and everything we know today. When the theory was first suggested, it seemed outlandish. Impossible. Insane. But when it comes to the...

Why is Space Cold?

SaraRayne Dec 10, 2019

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Stand under full sun for 10 minutes during the summer and you’ll forget all about the fact that, in general, space is very, very cold. The exact temperature? A frigid -455 F. To put that in perspective, the...

Top 5 Space Movies

SaraRayne Dec 10, 2019

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If you love space and all things science, chances are you’re also a fan of space-themed movies. And why shouldn’t you be? Fighting the forces of good and evil, dealing with the struggles of living in the...

Register Using Facebook

shaines Nov 25, 2019

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Greetings space fans!

In an effort to provide you more options for connecting with our community we're pleased to introduce the option to register for our forums using Facebook.

You can register as a brand-new user with Facebook or connect an...

How to Install Kerbal Space Program macOS

SaraRayne Oct 31, 2019

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Have you heard everyone raving about Kerbal Space Program and decided you have to try it out for yourself? It’s an addicting game that has grabbed the attention of many people. The community is vast, mods are...

How to Hear Radio Waves from Space

SaraRayne Oct 31, 2019

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Light is all around us, and it comes in many different varieties. Visible light shines on your world every day and allows you to see the incredible planet we live on. Gamma rays shoot out from pulsars and...

How to Use a Satellite Finder

SaraRayne Oct 31, 2019

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Satellite finders are incredibly useful little machines that are particularly helpful when you’re looking to get a better dish signal. They work by measuring the signal strength of various satellites in...