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Christmas is cancelled for Shuttle Discovery
Posted on December 15, 2010 | No CommentsThis year we could have witnessed a Christmas-time shuttle flight as November’s STS-133 mission had been re-scheduled to 17 December, but once again Discovery’s final flight has been postponed, this […] -
Christmas Day in Space
Posted on December 15, 2010 | 3 CommentsWhile you are opening your presents under the Christmas tree, singing some Christmas carols or sitting down to tuck into your turkey dinner on 25 December, spare a thought for […] -
Wonders of the December Sky
Posted on December 14, 2010 | 1 CommentThe long and dark nights of December feature some spectacular and easy to spot treats for the stargazer. In our regular guide to the night sky, Martina Redpath tells us […] -
Seven Amazing Astronomical Gifts for Christmas
Posted on December 9, 2010 | 1 CommentItтАЩs that crazy time of year again, with dark nights, frosty roads, and late night shopping, to accommodate our frantic Christmas shopping sprees. So for anyone stumped for what to […] -
Carnival of Space 180: the greatest space blogs in the Universe
Posted on December 9, 2010 | No CommentsTo get the latest on space and astronomy go to Carnival of Space. Every week, the host website introduces the latest and most exciting articles written about stars, planets and […] -
Red dwarfs: The most important stars in the Universe
Posted on December 3, 2010 | 7 CommentsThe smallest stars in the galaxy are the red dwarfs. €аRecent research suggests they are more common than previously suspected. Tiny, cool and dim compared to the Sun, they may […] -
Carnival of Space No 179: Space blogs you can’t afford to miss!
Posted on December 2, 2010 | No CommentsCarnival of Space, the regular and vital guide to space and astronomy blogs is hosted by a different site every week. If you’re interested in everything beyond the Earth’s atmosphere, […] -
Exoplanet HAT-P-1b: weird, warm and fuzzy