Tag Archives: Comet

The Annual Winter Meteor Shower: Geminids

Posted on November 16, 2009 by admin

Every winter around the middle of December one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year occurs like clockwork. It is known as the Geminids meteor shower and it begins on December 6th and ends around December 19th. In … Continue reading →

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A Brief History of Astronomy

Posted on October 13, 2009 by admin

Astronomy (from Greek, ‘laws governing the stars’) is an incredibly fascinating science, and arguably the first true form of science that mankind has even known, since it started several thousands of years ago. It’s also a vast discipline, and is … Continue reading →

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