Why Do You Want a Telescope?
1st Nov, 2006 - 7255 views
If you're in the market for a telescope, I want to make sure you have the best possible experience with it under the stars.
Apophis: The Asteroid That Could Smash Into the Earth on April 13th, 2036
25th Oct, 2006 - 19.8k views
Will Apophis hit us in 2036? That depends on its trajectory as it passes overhead in 2029!
What You Need to Know Before Buying a Telescope
25th Oct, 2006 - 8851 views
Here is some stuff I think every person should think about before buying their very first telescope.
How to Destroy the Earth with a Coffee Can
20th Sep, 2006 - 9880 views
It's not as easy to destroy the Earth as you might think; evil geniuses everywhere have been trying for years. The problem lies with the fact that the Earth is pretty big (at least compared to you and me) and it takes quite a bit of energy.
The Hubble Deep Field: The Most Important Image Ever Taken
6th Sep, 2006 - 18.7k views
Probably more than any other image I've ever seen, the Hubble Deep Field has profoundly changed my perspective on the universe and our place in it.
Why Astronomy Matters
10th Jul, 2006 - 5296 views
I was recently asked the question, "Why does knowing about astronomy matter?"