* Astronomy

Orbital elements: 2009 BF2 Earth MOID = 0.0097 AU Epoch 2008 Nov. 30.0 TT = JDT 2454800.5 MPC M 16.29531 (2000.0) P Q n 0.89605130 Peri. 96.34351 +0.78731472 -0.61296321 a 1.0655671 Node 301.48132 +0.53040818 +0.72829308 e 0.1858501 Incl. 4.46693 +0.31432895 +0.30637444 P 1.10 H 25.8 G 0.15 U 6MPE...

Orbital elements: 2009 AU16 Epoch 2008 Nov. 30.0 TT = JDT 2454800.5 MPC M 359.84968 (2000.0) P Q n 0.00376225 Peri. 226.45976 -0.15939353 -0.31449800 a 40.9421972 Node 263.21314 +0.92561609 -0.37720091 e 0.9524344 Incl. 70.45583 -0.34326164 -0.87109729 P 262 H 16.0 G 0.15 U 5 MPEC 2009 -B21

Orbital elements: 2009 BM2 Earth MOID = 0.2025 AU Epoch 2008 Nov. 30.0 TT = JDT 2454800.5 MPC M 345.74036 (2000.0) P Q n 0.21802694 Peri. 9.94461 -0.71705713 -0.60958812 a 2.7339838 Node 126.94226 +0.60692902 -0.78449807 e 0.5672084 Incl. 25.01640 +0.34273348 +0.11386440 P 4.52 H 19.7 G 0.15 U 7 MP...

A United Launch Alliance Delta 4 Heavy rocket carrying a classified National Reconnaissance Office payload won't launch until next year, according to the NRO. The launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 37, which had been targeted for next Tuesday, is now anticipated in mid...

A lot of research and excavation has been carried out at Hampi ever since 1976. Over the last three decades, Hampi has constantly unfolded something new to excavators, explorers and historians. Hampi is not only of interest for its historical prestige and magnificent remains; its remarkable land...

For the 2009 International Year of Astronomy, stargazers at Ankara University are planning to host various events throughout the year. Telescopes at the AU Observatory will be open to the public throughout the year and presentations and observations will be organised for schools and institutio...

Case Western Reserve University has sold its Nassau Observatory in Geauga County because too much light in the area made it difficult to do research at night. The 281-acre observatory on Clay Street in Montville Township was purchased by the Geauga Park District to become part of the new Observator...

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A Cornell-led team of astronomers has observed dust forming around a dying star in a nearby galaxy, giving a glimpse into the early universe and enlivening a debate about the origins of all cosmic dust. The findings are reported in the Jan. 16 issue of the journal Science (Vol. 323, No. 5912). Cornell...

Monte Carlo methods are a class of computational algorithms that rely on repeated random sampling to compute their results. Monte Carlo methods are often used when simulating physical and mathematical systems. Because of their reliance on repeated computation and random or pseudo-random numb...

According to the Norwegian Astronomical Society, on Monday, 16:28 UT 19th January, a large fireball was seen in western Norway. "It was visible for about 5 seconds and witnesses describe it as 'breathtaking.' The meteor was last seen disintegrating over the North Sea" - Runar Sandnes....

Fireball observed over southern California 7:45 UT 20th January (23:45 PST 19 Jan)

Fireball observed over southern California. 5:53 UT 20th January, (21:53 PST 19 Jan)

Fireball observed over southern California. 7:26 UT 19th January, (23:26 PST 18 Jan)

"I saw the orange lights over the Valley over Christmas and new year. We looked at them with binoculars and they were Chinese lanterns[url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/4059258.Were_UFOs_spotted_over_Rossendale_aliens___or...