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The surface of the Earth refers to the outermost layer of the Earth’s crust. It is where humans reside and carry out their activities. The landmass above sea level is known as the emerged lands, while the underwater areas are called submerged lands, covering 71% of the Earth’s total area. Contrary to popular belief, geography…
History of Astronomy In the late 16th century, there was a significant development in the field of astronomy. It involved a clash between two different models of our solar system: the geocentric system proposed by Ptolemy, where the Earth is considered the center of rotation for all celestial bodies, and the heliocentric system introduced by…
The Sun is the solitary star located in the Solar System, encompassing all of its planets, along with their moons and other celestial bodies, even down to the interstellar debris. In terms of mass, the Sun accounts for approximately 99.866 percent of the entire solar system. The Sun is just one out of the 100,000,000,000,000…
Astronomy is a field of science that has been in existence since the early days of civilization, following the advancements in trade, agriculture, and earth sciences. Initially, astronomers were known as stargazers as their focus was primarily on studying stars. However, in the modern era, the objectives of astronomy have expanded significantly, aided by the…
Curious about the brightest stars visible in the night sky? Discover our list of the top 10 most brilliant celestial bodies that can be easily observed with the naked eye. But before we delve into that, let’s take a brief journey through history. An overview of stellar magnitude throughout time Around 120 years before Christ,…
As an illustration, the Arabs rendered Opisthen (Greek Οπισθεν – “after” or “next”) or Opiso (Greek Οπισω – “to follow after”), one of the original Greek designations for the brightest star in Taurus, the Aldebaran (Arabic. الدبران (al-dabarān) “follower”), due to the fact that this star consistently trails behind the Pleiades in its daily movement…
From a young age, we have grown accustomed to the notion that there are nine celestial bodies in our solar system, so we were naturally skeptical when we heard the news that Pluto is no longer considered a planet. This revelation sparked a heated debate among astronomers and scientists alike. In order to form our…
As of the current date (January 7, 2021) and based on information provided by NASA, we have identified a total of 4,324 exoplanets. These are planets that exist outside of our own solar system. However, when you consider that the Universe contains over 2 million million galaxies, each of which is populated by billions of…
Amongst the myriad of constellations that grace the night sky, one of the most prominent is Leo, the Lion. Positioned between the constellations of Virgo and Cancer, Leo boasts several prominent stars and is also associated with several meteor showers that are typically observed during the winter months. This article aims to provide a comprehensive…
For the first time, astronomers have observed the celestial object known as “Hygeia” in the main asteroid belt, with a level of detail that allowed them to study its surface and dimensions. Based on its characteristics, the object is now classified as a “dwarf planet” since it meets the necessary criteria: it orbits the Sun,…
The celestial body known as Earth is situated as the third planet from our star, the Sun, positioned in the space between Venus and Mars. It holds the distinction of being the most compact planet within the solar system, as well as being the largest member of the terrestrial group of planets. Moreover, Earth is…
The Solar System consists of eight planets, including Earth, which is positioned third in the system. It is worth noting that only Mercury and Venus are situated closer to the Sun than Earth. Features of Earth’s orbit The Earth’s orbit is not a perfect circle. It can be approximated as an ellipse, which means that…
All meteorological phenomena and various weather events take place within the troposphere, which is just one of the layers of the atmosphere. The troposphere, located 10 to 16 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, is the region in which we reside. Above it lies the stratosphere. The point where both layers are defined is known as…
Not only professional astronomers, but also amateurs are always drawn to the starry sky to observe celestial bodies. If you simply raise your head and gaze at the sky on a clear night, you will instantly find yourself in a world that is both enigmatic and mysterious. The first thing that captures your attention are…
During our previous lesson, we discussed the primary method of studying celestial bodies and phenomena, which is through astronomical observations. It is important to note that ancient astronomers faced numerous challenges as they were limited to observing the night sky with their naked eyes. However, a significant breakthrough in the field of astronomy occurred in…
Solar wind is a fascinating phenomenon that involves the release of significant amounts of energy in space. It occurs through a singular mechanism, which includes flares on the Sun and other stars, storms in the Earth’s magnetosphere, and the creation of northern lights. These events are all connected by a process known as magnetic reconnection….
This week, the skies offer a spectacular sight – the Perseids meteor shower, the brightest astronomical event of the year. The night of August 12-13 is the best time to witness the frequent occurrence of shooting stars. “Gazeta.Ru” has discovered the top spots in Moscow for stargazing. This year, the conditions for observing the Perseids…
The working hours are from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, There is no work on Tuesdays As for the “Retro Cafe”, it operates during the Planetarium’s working days from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Contact number: +7 (495) 221-76-90 Planetarium JSC © 2017. Address: Moscow, Sadovaya-Kudrinskaya str. 5, bldg. 1 Shooting Stars from the Orion…
Who will be responsible for teaching astronomy in the final year if exams are not required? The textbook that was used by students in the 70s-90s was considered perfect, but it begs the question: has education and science not progressed since then? These concerns are shared by the faculty at the Physics Department of Moscow…
The perigee and apogee of the Moon represent two opposite points along its orbit. As we know, a satellite’s orbit takes the shape of an ellipse. When the Moon is at its closest point to Earth, it is said to be at perigee. On the other hand, the farthest point from Earth on the Moon’s…