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Are the moon phases the same in the northern and southern hemisphere?
Space & NavigationMoon Phases: Upside Down Depending on Where You Are? Let’s Clear This Up. The moon. It’s been hanging up there, fascinating us since, well, forever. We all recognize its changing shapes, those phases that paint the night sky. But have you ever stopped to wonder if folks on the other side of the planet see
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What was discovered with the refracting telescope?
Space & NavigationUnlocking the Universe: How the Refracting Telescope Changed Everything For centuries, that simple tube with lenses – the refracting telescope – has been our go-to window into the cosmos. Seriously, think about it: this thing has let astronomers make mind-blowing discoveries, totally reshaping how we see the universe. It’s all thanks to how it bends
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Is Saturn a sun?
Space & NavigationSaturn: Could it Ever Be a Sun? Let’s Clear Up the Confusion Saturn. Just the name conjures up images of that majestic, ringed gas giant, doesn’t it? It’s a world that has captivated stargazers for centuries. But sometimes, you hear a question pop up: could Saturn actually be a sun? Well, the quick answer is
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What is horizontal distance in surveying?
Space & NavigationWhat’s the Real Deal with Horizontal Distance in Surveying? Ever looked at a map and wondered how they get everything so… precise? A big part of that is understanding horizontal distance. Forget measuring every bump and dip in the ground; horizontal distance is all about the straight shot – the “as the crow flies” measurement
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How did Sputnik 1 change the world?
Space & NavigationSputnik made it possible to test satellite pressurisation, to study radio wave transmission and the density of the atmosphere, and allowed scientists to learn how to track objects in orbit. Sputnik 1 orbited Earth every 96 minutes, and the fact that it passed over the USA seven times a day worried many Americans. Why was
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How many meteors enter the Earth’s atmosphere?
Space & NavigationAn estimated 25 million meteoroids, micrometeoroids and other space debris enter Earth’s atmosphere each day, which results in an estimated 15,000 tonnes of that material entering the atmosphere each year. How many meteors enter the atmosphere daily? 25 million meteors If larger it survives to impact on the ground, although it will be reduced in