ASTRONOMY MYTHS

Check out some of the common myths that revolve around astronomy

Introduction: The truth about common astronomy myths Many fallacies exist about astronomy. Here's the truth, courtesy ofAstronomy magazine. By Michael E. Bakich

More crimes occur at Full Moon This myth ascribes more influence to the Moon than it actually has. By Michael E. Bakich

Mars will look as big as the Full Moon This astronomy myth crops up every time Mars and Earth reach their closest point in space. By Michael E. Bakich

Martians carved "the Face" New technology has revealed many great discoveries on the planets of our solar system. The subject of this myth, however, isn't one of them. By Michael E. Bakich

Seasons occur because of Earth's changing distance from the Sun This myth sounds right, but science says otherwise. By Michael E. Bakich

The Moon has a dark side Perhaps it isn't amazing that an album that's sold 45 million copies spawned an astronomy myth. By Michael E. Bakich

The world will end December 21, 2012 This myth does nothing but scare children and promote a movie. By Michael E. Bakich

There's no gravity in space If this myth were true, the universe would be a far different place. By Michael E. Bakich

You can see the Great Wall of China from the Moon This would be a myth even if an astronaut used a telescope. By Michael E. Bakich