Why Is the Sky Blue?

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Look up on a clear day and the sky stretches overhead in shades of blue. At sunset it burns orange and red; on cloudy days it turns white or gray. All of these colors come from the same sunlight interacting … Read More

Astronomy live with Microsoft: WorldWide Telescope

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Microsoft researchers has been developing an interesting astronomy application, now as a public beta, allowing you to see pictures from several observatories. The service is free of charge and uses high-resolution images from the world’s best land- and space-based telescopes. … Read More