I read a fair amount of biographical works about Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin lately, and I made myself familiar with her scientific work too. Of course, I encountered plenty of her ideas during my scientific quest, but I did not know much …
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Bernhard Riemann might very well be one of the most brilliant mathematicians to walk the planet. From contributions such as proposing the world’s most challenging math problem (still unsolved, and you could earn 1 million dollars if you solve it) …
The world of apps, websites, and programs that help in the world of astronomy, astrophysics, and science, in general, is ever-changing. The number of such apps is increasing every day, so it can be a bit rough to get started …
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Missions on Mars are something you got kind of used to by now. From time to time, some rocket headed to Mars is launched, and this gets in the news for a brief time. At least that’s how most of …
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Venus is the brightest object in the night sky after the Moon. It is an incredibly fascinating object, and ever since the dawn of humanity, people have wondered about its origins and nature. Venus is one of the most studied …
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I once wrote an article on the pioneering work of Cecilia Payne, the woman who wrote the most brilliant P.hD. thesis in astronomy. It really made me think, how women were treated in science. Today we shall turn our heads …
The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Discovered The First ‘Dead Star’ in the Universe. Read More »
When I was a kid, the promise that ‘common’ people would someday get to space was more of a science fiction idea. We knew that it was on the table, but we never really expected it would turn into reality. …
‘Welcome To The Second Space Age’ Where Science Fiction Is Turning Into reality. Read More »
I have read your paper with the utmost interest. I had not expected that one could formulate the exact solution of the problem in such a simple way. I liked very much your mathematical treatment of the subject. Next Thursday …
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Buying your first telescope can be challenging. If you don’t know what to look for, you can easily get lost in the process. Luckily, I have run an astronomy organization since last year, and many people asked me questions regarding …
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/ PhysicsOne series of experiments, known as the Geiger-Marsden experiments (or Rutherford gold foil experiment), was crucial in understanding something so basic that it lies at the very basis of matter itself: atoms. You would think that by the 20th century, …
It’s been exactly 44 years since Voyager 2 was launched into space. Its achievements are more than grand, and even scientists consider its progress spectacular. However, for it to function, it needs energy, obviously, and that is something the scientists …
As we celebrate 52 years since the first Moon landing, I thought it would be a good idea to present today some fun facts about the Moon landings. On July 20th, 1969, the Apollo 11 astronauts walked on the Moon. …
52 Years of the First Moon Landing: Amusing Facts About The Historic Moment. Read More »
The year is 2060. “Hello, a dear inhabitant of Earth, this is Ezra from the Schiaparelli Hotel & Casino speaking. We are delighted that you have chosen to fly with us, and your room is being prepared right now. While …
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I am once again faced with writing about a scientist whose contributions are boundless. Once again, I find myself in the position of the writer, who has to not only give insight into this legend’s mind but also his work. …
The Inspiring Life And Works Of The Man Who Coined The Term ‘Black Hole.’ Read More »
When I first heard that I should write an article on Fred Hoyle, I had to check out the blog because I couldn’t believe I’ve never done this before! He’s been crucial to developing our understanding of how stars work …
Remembering The Man Who Discovered The Origins of Chemical Elements In The Universe. Read More »
