767 people 👁️ing this randomlyThe Nine Planets of The Solar System The Nine Planets is an encyclopedic overview with facts and information about the history, mythology and current scientific knowledge of the planets, moons and other objects in our solar system and beyond. Mercury The smallest and fastest planet, Mercury is the closest planet toRead More
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290 people 👁️ing this randomlyFearOfPhysics.com: Home Free “Astronomy 101” course Are you interested in learning about astronomy? If so, here’s a set of about 300 short videos that will take you through the basics of our solar system. The videos will start with the why we have seasons, and go on through a tour ofRead More
655 people 👁️ing this randomlyInternships & Summer Jobs | American Astronomical Society Due to COVID-19, many summer internships may be cancelled in 2022. Please visit each program’s webpage for updated information about cancellations or postponements. Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF)Read More
The Spectra of Stars (and Brown Dwarfs)
252 people 👁️ing this randomlyThe Spectra of Stars (and Brown Dwarfs) Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Describe how astronomers use spectral classes to characterize stars Explain the difference between a star and a brown dwarf Measuring colors is only one way of analyzing starlight. Another way isRead More
357 people 👁️ing this randomlyOrion.org Astronomy Telescopes Binoculars Astrology Psychic Readings Tarot Cards Astronomy and astrology were often indistinguishable prior to the modern era. Both began with the desire for divinatory knowledge, as well as to be able to predict future events. Beginning around the time of the Renaissance and up to the 18th century,Read More
490 people 👁️ing this randomlyCareers and Jobs in Astronomy and Astrophysics Last Updated on November 14, 2021 : Do you feel awestruck by the sheer vastness of our universe? Do movies like Star Trek or Interstellar mesmerize you? If you aspire to study the planets, the solar system, black holes, and other aspects of theRead More
322 people 👁️ing this randomlyWhat Your Midheaven Sign Means, According To Astrology In astrology, the Midheaven (MC) marks the cusp beginning the tenth house on a natal (birth) chart. Also known as MC — short for Medium Coeli (meaning “middle of the sky” in Latin), your Midheaven sign represents your public face, determining your careerRead More
Caroline Herschel Biography
549 people 👁️ing this randomlyCaroline Herschel Biography The first woman to discover a comet, the first woman officially recognized in a scientific position, and the first woman to receive honorary membership into Britain’s prestigious Royal Society, Caroline Herschel made a significant contribution to the field of astronomy. Let’s take a look at the life ofRead More
How Galileo Changed Your Life
463 people 👁️ing this randomlyHow Galileo Changed Your Life Galileo’s contributions to the fields of astronomy, physics, mathematics, and philosophy have led many to call him the father of modern science. But his controversial theories, which impacted how we see and understand the solar system and our place within it, led to serious conflict withRead More
Space Science: Astronomy for Kids
702 people 👁️ing this randomlySpace Science: Astronomy for Kids “); } Science >> Physics Astronomy for Kids Credit: NASA What is Astronomy? Astronomy is the branch of science that studies outer space focusing on celestial bodies such as stars, comets, planets, and galaxies. History of Astronomy Perhaps one of the oldest sciences, we have recordRead More