A New Method of Estimating Stellar Distances

Space & Earth / Astronomy

Dec 21, 2009 | 4.4 / 5 (14) | 2

(PhysOrg.com) -- The star Chi Cygni is located about 550 light-years away, in the direction of the constellation of Cygnus the Swan. It is a notable star because, unlike the sun which still burns hydrogen ...

Astronauts dock at International Space Station

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Dec 22, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

A Russian rocket carrying three astronauts from Japan, Russia and the United States docked at the International Space Station Wednesday, the Russian flight control centre said.