मंगलवार, 31 जुलाई 2012


ASTRONOMY MYTHS
Check out some of the common myths that revolve around astronomy
Many fallacies exist about astronomy. Here's the truth, courtesy ofAstronomy magazine.
By Michael E. Bakich
Full Moon
This myth ascribes more influence to the Moon than it actually has.
By Michael E. Bakich
Myth: 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
Face on Mars is a butte
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
Earth tilt affects appearance
This myth sounds right, but science says otherwise.
By Michael E. Bakich
Half the Moon always lies in darkness
Perhaps it isn't amazing that an album that's sold 45 million copies spawned an astronomy myth.
By Michael E. Bakich
Mayan architecture
This myth does nothing but scare children and promote a movie.
By Michael E. Bakich
Gemini 4 astronaut Ed White conducts a spacewalk June 3, 1965
If this myth were true, the universe would be a far different place.
By Michael E. Bakich
Great Wall of China
This would be a myth even if an astronaut used a telescope.
By Michael E. Bakich

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