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Myths about the Sky, Constellations, and Stars
Since long ago, people around the world have associated the heavens, the stars, and the patterns they make in the sky with their gods and goddesses. Links from this page will take you to descriptions of the role of selected stars, star patterns, and related gods and goddesses in various cultures.
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Constellations
Learn about how different cultures associated myths with arrangements of stars in the sky. ...Read more
Historical Events
9/28 Louis Pasteur, a French chemist, died on this date in 1895 Details
9/28 Edwin Hubble, an American astronomer, died on this date in 1953 Details
9/29 Friedrich Mohs, a German geologist, died on this date in 1839 Details
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Did you know?
Did you know that the ancient Greeks revered Gaea as the Earth goddess, and that she was the mother of the Titans and the first humans?Do you know what the Greek goddess, Persephone, has to do with the seasons and the underworld?
Earth and Space Science Concept of the Day
Do you know what this word or phrase means?Salinity
xSalinity : The percent of salt in saltwater
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Research Highlights
Oldest Earth Mantle Reservoir Discovered
The Earth's mantle is a rocky, solid shell that is between the Earth's crust and the outer core. The mantle is made up of many different reservoirs that have different chemical compositions. Scientists...Read more
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