- 12 November 2021
Ancient people initially looked at the night sky curiously. When they began to use stars as tools to better understand their movements, they unknowingly made astronomy one of the first sciences, if not the oldest science.
Read the full article- 3 November 2021
The Pleiades is an open star cluster in the north-west of the constellation Taurus. This star cluster, also known as The Seven Sisters and Messier 45, has a special history. In this blog we’ll tell you everything about the origin of this magical star cluster and the associated Greek myths. Discover the Pleiades!
Read the full article- 2 November 2021
The news that Russian scientists in the Siberian region of Yakutia drilled ice on the Alazeya River and found a small organism about 24,000 years old, which came to life, seems like Sci-Fi. We have checked and laid out the facts for you in today’s blog.
Read the full article- 2 November 2021
By buying a telescope, you enter a world full of surprises and experiences. Astronomy is the only science where we can make important discoveries with the help of amateur equipment. How is that? Because the sky belongs to nobody and at the same time – to everybody.
Read the full article- 2 November 2021
All the information we have about a celestial object is obtained by analyzing the energy it radiates. Radio waves, visible light, heat, X-rays, and gamma rays are forms of electromagnetic radiation – energy that is transmitted in the form of waves through space.
Read the full article- 2 November 2021
Since the 20th century, professional astronomy is divided into observational and theoretical branches. Observational astronomy is focused on acquiring and analyzing data, mostly using the basic principles of physics. Theoretical astronomy is directed according to the development of computer or analytical models for the description of astronomical objects and phenomena. The two fields complement each other, so theoretical astronomy seeks to explain the results of observations and observations are used to confirm theoretical results. While you might not be seeking to start a career in either of these fields, knowing a few common terms here and there might help your social life. Let’s get started.
Read the full article- 27 October 2021
On the planet K2-141b, the rain is literally rocky, the ocean of lava is more than 100 kilometers deep, and the wind is four times faster than the sound. Because it all sounds bizarre, we wanted to find out more about this strange place in our universe.
Read the full article- 27 October 2021
Historically, astronomy included a variety of disciplines such as astrometry, celestial navigation, observational astronomy, calendar making, and even astrology, but professional astronomy today it is often equated with astrophysics. While this might seem too out there for the average person, understanding the basic principles and terms can certainly make you more confident in your knowledge. We created the third part of our glossary list to help you with this.
Read the full article- 27 October 2021
After 20 years of development and $10 billion in costs, we have finally lived to see the day. The big space James Web telescope has arrived in French Guiana. From there it will take off, carried by the Ariane 5 rocket. The launch will not be on October 31, as it was first announced, but on December 18, 2021.
Read the full article- 27 October 2021
Modern astronomy is closely connected with mathematical and natural sciences. There are a lot of interesting natural phenomena that can be easily explained, so in the second part of this blog we bring you another seven easy-to-digest explanations from the realm of basic astronomy. Enjoy!
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