Galileo and his contributions to astronomy On February 15, 457 years ago, the world witnessed the birth of one of the most influential contributors to astronomy and pioneers in science and physics: a true polymath. Born in 1564, Galileo Galilei, …
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We are beginning our space exploration journey as humans, but we can already grow plants in space. But why is that important? Of course, we hope to one day bring a piece of our home to our planets, but plants’ …
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The universe is vast, but Gaia has no fear. Launched in December 2013 by the European Space Agency (ESA), the Gaia Space Observatory, short for Global Astrometric Interferometer for Astrophysics, is an astronomical observatory mission set to precisely record stellar …
Beyond Hubble: A Telescope That’s ‘Silently’ Changing The Course of Astronomy. Read More »
Jupiter and Saturn made their closest approach to Earth in August. The two gas giants still rule the night sky, with Jupiter being the brightest speck of light throughout the night. However, over the coming months, they will fade as …
Neptune is Going to Make Its Closest Approach to Earth This Week: 3 Things to Know. Read More »
We have grown up planning our lives, our schedules, around the seven days of a week. For most of us, Monday to Friday are hustle-bustle days, then Friday night seems like a party night, and then come Saturday and Sunday, …
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With advancements in the simulated and real domain, discoveries are knocking at our doors every day. And when it comes to new developments in physics and astronomy, August 2021 has been quite a happening month. From figuring out the origin …
Starting to study astronomy and astrophysics can be tough. Very tough. When you don’t have a teacher, it’s easy to get lost in the great number of resources you will find over the internet or in books. So I discussed …
Jupiter and Saturn along the Perseid meteor shower made August an exciting event for those who love sky gazing. While the two gas giants made their closest approach to the Earth last month and continue to dominate the night sky, …
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From Jupiter to Saturn, to Uranus, and finally Neptune, our outer Solar System comprises four fascinatingly very different yet very similar planets: the gas giants, also known as the Jovian planets. But why Jovian? As stated, all four planets are …
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This article on Olbers’ paradox is a guest article by Pratishtha Rawat, a student from the University of Geneva, Switzerland, pursuing her Master’s in Astrophysics. One of the most popular paradoxes in astronomy starts with a fairly easy observation. Stars …
August 2021 is all about three exciting celestial events: the opposition of Saturn, the Perseid meteor shower, and the opposition of Jupiter. While the first two have already occurred, it is time for the opposition of Jupiter that will take …
During the 1880s and up until 1989, a technique of astronomy known as glass plates or photographic plates was widely used to map stars, clusters, and other astronomical objects. The most important collection is held at the Harvard College Observatory …
Look at this Brilliant Technique Used to Map Stars and Galaxies For More Than 100 Years Read More »
There are approximately 1 trillion trillion stars in our Universe, a number approximated by European Space Agency (ESA). Stars in the Universe come in all sizes. Their radius can be as small as 20 km and as big as 1 …
UY Scuti – The Beast Inside Of Which 5 Billion Suns Can Fit. Read More »
The flagship celestial event of August is here: the Perseid meteor shower. Regarded as one of the best meteor showers of the year along with the Geminids of December, the Perseids peak around August 12 every year. Here is everything …
Perseid Meteor Shower 2021: Here’s How To See The Best Cosmic Fireworks Of The Year. Read More »
July 2021 has been quite an exciting month in the arena of discoveries and advancements in physics and astronomy. It offered a variety on the plate, from discovering a swarm of black holes to achieving the fastest internet speeds. Here …
A Brand New Particle, A Swarm of Black Holes, And Other Exciting Discoveries In July. Read More »
