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On October 4, 1957 in the USSR was prodused succesful launching of the first in world artificial satellite of the Earth. This day is counted by the beginning of cosmic era.
On October 4, 1957 in the USSR was prodused succesful launching of the first in world artificial satellite of the Earth. This day is counted by the beginning of cosmic era.
Built by a native American culture or a migrant European population? No one knows for sure. A maze of man-made chambers, walls and ceremonial meeting places, America's Stonehenge is one of the oldest man-made construction in the United States. (over 4000 years old).
The world's leading centre for the presentation of contemporary science and technology, the Wellcome Wing explores the latest ideas and issues in a series of thought-provoking interactive displays
8 June 2004 was a special day for astronomers - a transit of Venus was visible across the UK. Many people came to the Observatory to watch it using viewers, projection screens and telescopes. See some of the pictures from the day.
This site is most notable for its on-line exhibitions. Topics covered include Astronomy, Navigation and Exploration. Researchers may find the exhibits about George Airy, Edmund Halley, William and Caroline Herschel, and the Story of Longitude. Each exhibit includes information about various aspects of the subject. The site also includes other useful pages about the history of the observatory, astronomy and navigation in addition to brief biographies of the fifteen astronomers royal.
The collection of antique instruments of the Museum of the Department of Physical Sciences of the University of Naples, Federico II is made up of a large number of instruments which are of notable historic value and in a good state of conservation.
One of the world's largest and most visited science museums, La Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is on an impressive modern site in northeastern Paris. The Parc de la Villette is a unique area of culture and leisure in Paris. Offering a wide variety of exhibitions and shows, this cultural crossroads is also a lovely park, with gardens surrounding the Ourcq canal. La cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is located at the top of the park, and is a masterwork of modern architecture.
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As a national institution within the Canadian Heritage Portfolio, the Canada Science and Technology Museum Corporation is responsible for preserving and protecting Canada’s scientific and technological heritage and promoting and sharing knowledge about that heritage.
The Royal Danish Naval Museum regards the historic collection of ship models as its cornerstone. The collection consists of about 400 items, illustrating the technical development of shipbuilding through the last 300 years. The collection contains models of ships, ornamentation and mechanical devices dating as far back as 1669. It is among the finest in the world and is in some respects unique.
Opened in 1981, the ROE Visitor Centre aims to introduce the general public and visiting groups to the fascinating world of modern astronomy and space research. The Visitor Centre is housed in the original 1894 Observatory building. Here, visitors can find out about the history of astronomy, learn about our 36" telescope, enjoy temporary exhibitions and marvel at the views across Edinburgh from our Rooftop balcony.
The Wings Of History organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of antique and unique aircraft as well as other aviation artifacts. The purpose of Wings Of History is to educate and stimulate interest in historic aircraft among the citizens of the area, to develop a fraternal spirit among the region's antique aircraft enthusiasts, to provide a forum for the exchange of aircraft history and information, as well as to further general interest in aviation.