| Introduction: The truth about common astronomy myths Many fallacies exist about astronomy. Here's the truth, courtesy of Astronomy magazine. |
 | Mars will look as big as the Full Moon This astronomy myth crops up every time Mars and Earth reach their closest point in space. |
 | The world will end December 21, 2012 This myth does nothing but scare children and promote a movie. |
 | You can see the Great Wall of China from the Moon This would be a myth even if an astronaut used a telescope. |
 | The Moon has a dark side Perhaps it isn't amazing that an album that's sold 45 million copies spawned an astronomy myth. |
 | Martians carved "the Face" 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. |
 | There's no gravity in space If this myth were true, the universe would be a far different place. |
 | Seasons occur because of Earth's changing distance from the Sun This myth sounds right, but science says otherwise. |
 | More crimes occur at Full Moon This myth ascribes more influence to the Moon than it actually has. |
