Posts Tagged ‘Stars’

(PhysOrg.com) — Two teams of astronomers have found a planet outside the solar system that might be orbiting backwards compared to its star’s rotation, a discovery that could shed light on how unique the relatively perfect alignment of our solar system is compared to that of other planetary systems.

If you ask a lot of kids if they enjoy science a good portion of them will make a face or tell you that it is not their favorite subject.  Despite the disinterest in science for a lot of children, we can and should foster a love of astronomy in children. Read more…