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Here you can find a variety of different pages that will lead you to the fascinating worlds of astronomy and space. Journey from Cosmonova and meet our incredible universe.
Christer Fuglesang - Sweden's First Astronaut in Space
Learn more about Christer Fuglesang, the first Swede in space, but also what other activities Sweden cooperate in relating to space.Christer Fuglesang
The Modern ConstellationsYou can find out more information about constellations and star maps in GIF-format that show how every constellation looks.The Modern Constellations |
The Effects of Latitude
Stockholm's relatively high latitude of nearly 60° (59° 19' 48" N) makes for a night sky that is different than that for those who live farther south. Here you can see how circumpolar constellations look from different cities in Europe and the United States compare with the same views seen over Stockholm.The Effects of Latitude
Phases of the MoonWhy does Earth's moon appear to change its shape each night. Learn more about what causes the different moon phases.Phases of the Moon |
"What's Up?" Monthly ArticlesDiscover the universe for yourself through "What's Up?," a unique series of monthly articles on the night sky. All you need are your naked eyes, or at most a pair of binoculars,'What's Up?' monthly astronomy articles |
Significa
Perhaps you have wondered what happened in space history on 5 May 1961, or what is special about 29 October 1656 in the world of astronomy? Take a look here and see what can be found for (almost) 365 days of the year.Significa
Astronomy in Sweden
Is there a Swedish astronomy club, or organization, near you? Use this list to see if there is one, or more, Swedish astronomy organization in your area. The clubs' information is written in Swedish, but there is a short description of what the Swedish organization-related terms mean.Swedish Astronomy Organizations
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