September 2009
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IPS Statement on the Ancient Age of the Earth and... →
Via the National Center for Science Education:
The International Planetarium Society recently issued a statement on the ancient age of the earth and universe, noting that “Many independent lines of scientific evidence show that the Earth and Universe are billions of years old. Current measurements yield an age of about 4.6 billion years for the Earth and about 14 billion years for the...
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The Straight Dope on Star Registries
When discussing my job at the planetarium with strangers, one topic that always seems to pop up is “naming a star.” Typically, the person either recalls having a star bought for them in the past, or is looking for a unique gift idea for a loved one.
Star registries have been around for ages, and are almost universally regarded as scams by legitimate astronomers and planetarians....