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Frequently Asked Questions about Astronomy and Space

Learn what other people want to know by reading these frequently asked questions. Ask your own questions about space and astronomy.
Did Man Really Land On The Moon?
Over the last several decades the Moon landings of the late 60s and early 70s have garnered much scrutiny. Some have argued that it would have been physically and technologically impossible to land men on the Moon and return them home. Was it all a hoax? Did NASA fake the Moon missions on a sound stage? I'll discuss the claims of the conspiracy theorists and let you determine for your self if man…
Will The Earth End in 2012?
There has been a lot of interest lately in the theory that the world is going to end in the year 2012. So, is this something that we need to be taking seriously? Is Earth in danger of being annihilated? Is the government hiding the facts from us?
Should We Return to The Moon
It has been over 37 years since man has set foot on the Moon. Recently NASA began making preparations for our return. But is this a good idea? Is it worth risking human life for such a dangerous undertaking?
Is There a Dark Side of the Moon?
How many time have you used that phrase, dark side of the moon? At times, some people have been of the belief that one side of the moon was always dark, hence the phrase dark side of the moon. Is ther really a dark side of the moon? Read this article to learn the truth about the dark side of the moon.
How Long Does a Star Live?
A star's lifespan is measured in millions or billions of years. However, just as a caterpillar becomes a moth, stars metamorphose into other objects as they age. It may explode, it may die quietly; smaller red giants become white dwarfs or it may become a neutron star or black hole.
How Did the Universe Begin?
The question of How Did the Universe Begin is probably nearly as old as mankind. Answers to the question How Did the Universe Begin have ranged from the mystical to the religious to various scientific theories. Here we tackle the question How Did the Universe Begin by looking at the most widely accepted theory, the Big Bang Theory. You decide what you believe the answer is to How Did the Universe Begin.
What is Astronomy?
What Is Astronomy? - Basics Series; What You Need To Know About Astronomy and Astronomers. Discover what the science of astronomy covers, how long astronomers have been studying it, and who the astronomers are who have been studying it. Learn the basics of the science of astronomy.
What Is The Solar System?
Solar means dealing with the sun, Sol. Our sun is just a star, the closest one to Planet Earth. The Solar System is everything that centers around the sun. That includes 8 planets as well as some smaller objects such as asteroids, comets and meteoroids.
Frequently Asked Questions About Space and Astronomy
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