‘Important’ sun and star observatory dating to 6th century BC discovered: scientists

'Important' sun and star observatory dating to 6th century BC discovered: scientists

This discovery is none other than Tutan-khamun. Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the “first and largest astronomical observatory”, nearly half a mile long, dating back to the 6th century BC. A sundial and other items were found inside a building that was designed with sloping architecture to measure shadow and solar movement, according to Egypt’s … Ler mais

Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” holds a celestial mystery that scientists have just discovered

Van Gogh's "Starry Night" holds a celestial mystery that scientists have just discovered

He really went the extra mile. “Starry Night,” the 1889 artwork by Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, is remarkably consistent with the astronomical principles of our sky, atmospheric scientists recently discovered. It also hints that the artist was way ahead of the scientific minds of the 19th century. Scientists believe that Van Gogh’s bold brushstrokes … Ler mais

Here’s how much younger Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will be when they return to Earth

Here's how much younger Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will be when they return to Earth

It’s a completely different kind of space age. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are stranded on the International Space Station until at least February because of their faulty Boeing shuttle — but there’s an upside to their extended adventure in orbit. The pair will return slightly younger than they would have been if they … Ler mais