http://news.prlog.org/tag/astronomy/astronomy - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12153147-uwingu-announces-grant-to-2013-launch-pad-astronomy-education-workshop.htmlUwingu announced today that it has awarded a grant to the Launch Pad Astronomy Workshop. This grant was funded by proceeds from Uwingu’s exoplanet naming campaign for the public at www.uwingu.com. http://www.prlog.org/12123939-uwingu-announces-name-for-the-planet-orbiting-alpha-centauri.htmlSpace company Uwingu announced the winner of its public engagement contest to solicit and vote on a popular name for the only known planet orbiting the nearest star to the Sun, Alpha Centauri. http://www.prlog.org/12090789-uwingu-announces-distinguished-board-of-advisors.htmlSpace start up UwinguTM has recruited a distinguished board of 15 advisers to assist in strategic and operational planning.This board consists of influential thinkers in astronomy and planetary science, marketing/branding/promotion, and business. http://www.prlog.org/12087400-uwingu-invites-the-public-to-submit-names-for-planets-around-far-away-stars.htmlStart up Uwingu announced the launch of its fully commercial website at www.uwingu.com. The site allows the public to enter names for planets around other stars into a database that astronomers and others can use to name far away planets. http://www.prlog.org/12052037-new-book-ancient-knowledge-contains-one-mans-research-into-history-religion-and-science.htmlAuthor and international researcher, George Curtis is pleased to announce the release of his new book, Ancient Knowledge. http://www.prlog.org/12047049-kingfisher-ccd-extremely-low-dark-current-of-0000001.htmlRaptor Photonics, available FROM Premier Electronics, leader in the design and anufacture of high performance digital cameras has launched the Kingfisher V, a deep cooled vacuum based CCD using a revolutionary new vacuum technology called PentaVacT http://www.prlog.org/12028310-sir-patrick-moore-welcomes-translation-of-fritz-zwicky-biography.htmlFritz Zwicky was a controversial genius, responsible for many of the advances in astrophysics later claimed by others in the field. http://www.prlog.org/12011351-black-sun-2012-the-documentary-the-art-of-chasing-solar-eclipses-and-dreams.html"BLACK SUN” is a documentary that chronicles the lives of two AA astrophysicists, Drs. Alphonse Sterling & Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi, as they chase two major astronomical events of 2012, while inspiring youth to seek out science adventures of their own. http://www.prlog.org/12005729-space-company-custom-microwave-joins-uwingu-as-new-corporate-sponsor.htmlUwingu announced today that Custom Microwave Inc. of Longmont, Colorado has become an Uwingu corporate sponsor. CMI is a leader in the design, fabrication, & test of high performance microwave antenna feeds & waveguide components for space missions. http://www.prlog.org/12004341-oceanside-photo-telescope-breathes-new-life-into-university-observatories.htmlOceanside Photo & Telescope near San Diego, CA is playing a key role in the installation and upgrading of university observatories throughout the U.S. http://www.prlog.org/11938559-our-neighbor-stars-including-brown-dwarfs-now-available-for-kindle-nook-ipad-other-readers.htmlLook! Up in the Sky! Amazing Stargazers’ Guide Tells the Whole Story of Our Nearest Stars http://www.prlog.org/11858382-extended-red-emission-by-quantum-mechanics.htmlThe astronomical observation of extended red emission explained by photoluminescence and black body radiation from UV excited submicron cosmic dust particles is superseded by QED induced redshift based on quantum mechanics http://www.prlog.org/11851465-ibm-collaborates-with-dutch-institute-for-radio-astronomy-to-explore-origins-of-universe.htmlFrom Big Bang to Big Data: ASTRON and IBM collaborate in newly established center for Exascale Technology http://www.prlog.org/11773194-northern-lights-eclipse-delights-holidays-along-the-cosmic-highway-in-2012.htmlAs Brian Cox returns to BBC2 and predicted prime conditions make viewing the northern lights one of this year’s must-do holiday experiences, it seems astronomy is no longer the preserve of those in possession of either a PhD or a telescope. http://www.prlog.org/11769909-useful-star-names-with-nebulas-and-other-celestial-features.htmlIf you’ve ever looked up in the sky with wonder and wanted to know more, this helpful guide is a must read. http://www.prlog.org/11738940-new-book-explores-names-of-stars-constellations-and-other-celestial-features.htmlYou will be seeing stars when you read the breathtaking astronomy book Useful Star Names: With Nebulas and other Celestial Features. http://www.prlog.org/11730707-colander-bags-top-spot-in-hole-grail-of-eclipse-essentials.htmlThe top five most unusual items regularly added to kit lists to get the most out of an annular eclipse have been revealed by astronomy specialist Explorers Astronomy Tours. http://www.prlog.org/11657811-new-online-course-helps-southern-hemisphere-star-gazers-learn-the-night-sky.htmlTo help beginning star gazers in the southern hemisphere learn the night sky, the popular astronomy website One-Minute Astronomer has released a new course entitled "Stargazing for Beginners: A Binocular Tour of the Southern Night Sky". http://www.prlog.org/11651278-useful-star-names-with-nebulas-and-other-celestial-features.htmlIf you’ve ever looked up in the sky with wonder and wanted to know more, this helpful guide is a must read. http://www.prlog.org/11591486-one-minute-astronomer-releases-mini-guide-for-summer-star-gazing.htmlPopular astronomy website releases a mini-guide entitled "Seven Easy Sights for Summer Star Gazing". This guide makes it easier for casual summer star gazers to understand and enjoy the summer night sky. http://www.prlog.org/11543036-online-course-covers-history-of-space-flight.htmlAn online course from Montana State University begins June 27 and covers the history of space flight and space technology. Author Andrew Chaikin is a co-instructor along with science educator Jason Marcks. http://www.prlog.org/11533812-families-encouraged-to-look-to-the-skies-with-introduction-of-pioneering-new-astro-adventure.htmlThe Adventure Company has introduced a teenage astro-adventure to Egypt - the first in a series of new family astronomy holidays which combine adventure, star-gazing and breath-taking landscapes. http://www.prlog.org/11481812-revolutionary-new-method-exposed-numerous-martian-blood-vessels-easily.htmlA revolutionary new method easily and cheaply exposed numerous Martian blood vessel fossils by placing sculptured meteorites under a digital microscope. http://www.prlog.org/11478882-amazing-cheap-way-for-discovering-martian-mammalian-fossils.htmlDo you know you can easily and cheaply discover Martian mammalian fossils without going to Mars? In fact, most meteorites sold on eBay contain fossils of mammals, which originated on Mars. http://www.prlog.org/11473248-astronomy-day-is-out-of-this-world.htmlArizona Science Center and Honeywell Family Series present a day dedicated to the cosmos http://www.prlog.org/11403780-astronomy-day-in-bozeman-to-be-held-april-2.htmlA day of astronomy-related events for kids, adults and teachers will be held in Bozeman on Saturday, April 2, including a presentation by astronaut Richard Arnold, was part of NASA's Teacher in Space program. http://www.prlog.org/11381578-astronomer-jeff-dershem-book-signing-april-2.htmlCome by and have coffee and refreshments at local astronomer, Jeff Dershem's book signing April 2 from 2-4pm at Coffee Studio. We'll be talking astronomy and celebrating the publication of Jeff's new book, Planets to Pulsars. http://www.prlog.org/11308564-contemporary-physics-has-new-home.htmlPhysics has been the domain of highly qualified intellectuals--until now. With The Scientific Papers bringing the complex ideas of physics in an understandable language for the layman physics will become one with society, fulfilling an age old dream. http://www.prlog.org/11166978-solar-eclipses-in-2011-and-2012-to-overshadow-todays-lunar-performance.htmlWhilst the UK’s snow clouds and urban skylines may have obscured this morning’s Lunar Eclipse for many, the 4 January’s Partial Solar Eclipse and 2012's Total and Annular Eclipses are sure to overshadow Winter Solstice's celestial performance. http://www.prlog.org/11079616-youll-never-look-at-the-stars-the-same-way-again.htmlArizona Science Center and Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa Present Native American Storytelling & Science Under the Stars http://www.prlog.org/10991715-the-world-tree-gathering-for-the-shift-of-2012-2013.htmlWe are indeed all part of The World Tree and wonder what the near future will hold for us. http://www.prlog.org/10868530-cryogen-free-dilution-refrigerator-for-astronomy.htmlJanis Research has successfully tested a cryogen free 3He-4He dilution refrigerator for cosmic microwave background studies. http://www.prlog.org/10866820-woods-hole-to-host-moon-beat-event-whois-peanut-butter-club-screening-set-for-aug-20.htmlReporters Who Covered NASA and Space Race Featured in Award-Winning Documentary http://www.prlog.org/10766812-author-launches-two-websites-to-promote-his-ancient-astronaut-book.htmlAncient astronaut investigator and author Morten St. George provides archaeological evidence, six new articles, and extensive analysis to support his book’s alien contentions. http://www.prlog.org/10677182-guide-to-the-astronomy-in-dantes-divina-commedia.htmlHere is a book that easily explains the astronomical passages of Dante’s Divina Commedia, helping to rediscover the astronomical vision of the Middle Ages http://www.prlog.org/10656797-iah-ltd-two-week-special-offer-of-meteor-shower-tour-in-jordan.htmlThrough their solareclipsetours site IAH Ltd are offering a discount deal on their Spectacular Jordan Meteor shower tour in August the discount is for bookings received paid between 25th May and 7th June http://www.prlog.org/10631153-colorado-university-school-of-journalism-to-host-moon-beat-special-screening-april-26th.htmlAs NASA Looks Forward Toward Mars and Beyond, Moon Beat Recalls Apollo XI from Journalists’ POV; Featuring John Noble Wilford, George Alexander, Victor McElheny, NASA’s Jack King and others http://www.prlog.org/10621168-7th-annual-dark-sky-festival-returns-to-harmonys-town-square-saturday-april-17th.htmlBe part of the solution, fight light pollution ... the environmentally intelligent town of Harmony, Florida plays host to the annual family-friendly, free festival. http://www.prlog.org/10614853-astronomy-day-set-for-april-24-in-bozeman.htmlA free day of astronomy-related events will take place in Bozeman, Montana on April 24, 2010. The event features NASA astronaut Loren Acton, kids' activities, solar viewing and more. http://www.prlog.org/10605211-science-peel-inc-highlights-astronomy-and-the-anniversary-of-the-hubble-space-telescope.htmlScience-A-Peel, Inc. highlights astronomy and the anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope http://www.prlog.org/10597931-just-launched-vapor-sky-offers-personalized-stellar-portraits.htmlVapor Sky launchs its online art retail business this week, offering personalized Stellar Portraits™ of the sky the moment you were born. Started by two friends who met while living in Portland, OR, they bring their unique vision to the art world. http://www.prlog.org/10586305-phoenix-company-mixes-old-world-science-and-design-with-precision-laser-optics-technology.htmlPhoenix Laser Engraving creates functional gnomonic art utilizing Radiance Optics and ancient astronomical knowledge to provide precise sundials for home and business. http://www.prlog.org/10541760-telescope-reviews-top-telescopes-in-the-uk.htmlThe first major purpose built radio telescope was built in 1937 and today commercial telescopes have fascinated sky-watchers and astronomers with its gamut of advanced features. Read on to find out why Telescope reviews is gaining popularity. http://www.prlog.org/10466713-astronomers-unravel-galactic-mystery.htmlA new picture of the Milky Way emerges which reveals our galaxy to be a tightly wound “grand design” two‐armed spiral – not a four‐armed spiral as has previously been supposed. http://www.prlog.org/10463810-moon-phases-for-every-day-in-2010-now-available.htmlThe Moon Calendar 2010 has just been published. This 28 page wall calendar features the phases of the moon for every day of the year. http://www.prlog.org/10449127-cosmic-dust-holds-in-question-the-periodluminosity-relation-in-cepheid-stars.htmlThe Cepheid period-luminosity relation that stars with long periods are brighter than those with short periods including measurements of the distance to the star based on the Baade-Wesselink method are placed in question by cosmic dust http://www.prlog.org/10370125-water-on-the-moon-read-enigma-of-the-second-coming.htmlEnigma of the Second Coming, a novel by Stan I.S. Law, shows you where. http://www.prlog.org/10364415-local-kids-inspired-by-dr-krupps-cosmic-tour.html….Young Scholars from Westerly School of Long Beach recognized as astronomy enthusiasts. http://www.prlog.org/10331304-private-citizen-prepares-for-trip-to-space.htmlIn a global online press conference, Guy Laliberte, the founder of Cirque du Soleil announced details of his planned Poetic Social Mission. http://www.prlog.org/10330117-xcor-aerospace-reaches-milestones-in-lynx-rocket-program.htmlXCOR Aerospace announced today that it has reached several significant milestones in the 5K18 rocket engine test program. This is the engine that powers XCOR's Lynx suborbital spacecraft.