http://www.netvouz.com/tag/astronomy?feed=rss Bookmarks tagged with "astronomy" on Netvouz http://www.bbc.co.uk/thingstodo/activity/observing-the-cumbrian-night-sky/occurrence/55837 Observing the Cumbrian Night Sky mechanic Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:42:20 GMT http://www.skepdic.com/fullmoon.html "...spooky effects have been ascribed to the phases of the moon....But when the statistics are redone properly, the correlation with lunar phase always evaporates....Yet many sensible people—including police officers and emergency room staff—continue to believe otherwise." --Steven Strogatz mechanic Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:34:31 GMT http://www.heavens-above.com/ trio Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:39:45 GMT http://www.satscape.info/home/ Author of 'Satscape' (satellite tracking software) and amateur CG animator trio Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:38:50 GMT http://authenticmaya.com/maya_astronomy.htm The  Maya are well known for their precise calendar and astronomy. The four surviving written documents (which are called the Dresden, Madrid, Paris, and Grolier Codices) that they have left behind include an ephemeris that charts the heliacal risings and settings in the synodic cycle of the planet Venus and an eclipse warning table based on observable lunar and solar cycles. pdboyer Fri, 03 Dec 2010 01:05:21 GMT http://www.starteachastronomy.com/american.html The astronomy practiced by Native Americans is impossible to summarize in one explanation, since the tribes had such diverse traditions and legends. The impressive aspect of their astronomy lies in the fact that many of the tribes were hunters and gatherers. This contrasts sharply with the other ancient cultures studied here, which developed the practice of astronomy after becoming equipped with the technology of agriculture. pdboyer Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:51:35 GMT http://www.worldofteaching.com/astronomypowerpoints.html Table of links to powerpoint presentations relating to astronomy! Great resource pdboyer Fri, 05 Nov 2010 02:39:18 GMT http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/mythbusters/quiz/space/spacefinal.html About many (12) space myths. Scored 11/12! These are pretty much common sense, but would be very good as a pseudoscience demo. pdboyer Sun, 31 Oct 2010 21:37:05 GMT http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/ Chicago's finest for astronomy education and field trips pdboyer Fri, 29 Oct 2010 21:29:42 GMT http://www.chromoscope.net/ View the Universe in different wavelengths mechanic Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:55:27 GMT