Astronomy Myths - Astronomy Magazine

Check out some of the common myths that revolve around astronomy

Many fallacies exist about astronomy. Here's the truth, courtesy of Astronomy magazine.

By Michael E. Bakich

This myth ascribes more influence to the Moon than it actually has.

By Michael E. Bakich

This astronomy myth crops up every time Mars and Earth reach their closest point in space.

By Michael E. Bakich

New technology has revealed many great discoveries on the planets of our solar system. The subject of this myth, however, isn't one of them.

By Michael E. Bakich

This myth sounds right, but science says otherwise.

By Michael E. Bakich

Perhaps it isn't amazing that an album that's sold 45 million copies spawned an astronomy myth.

By Michael E. Bakich

This myth does nothing but scare children and promote a movie.

By Michael E. Bakich

If this myth were true, the universe would be a far different place.

By Michael E. Bakich

This would be a myth even if an astronaut used a telescope.

By Michael E. Bakich